His version is in Swedish rather than the original German and incorporates many of his own fantastical images and ideas. The music and the vocals are the same as the original, however Bergman’s spin on the story incorporates snippets of humor and whimsy. Bergman sets the scene by introducing the many faces gazing at the stage where the opera will begin. One begins to feel to be a part of the audience experiencing the opera; waiting eagerly for the curtains to open so the story can unfold. A large paper-maché-looking dragon looms on stage chasing the terrified prince Tamino. Although the individual elements of the performance are that of which one would find in a play, the scenes, close-ups, and angles offer a different perspective for the viewer on this classic opera.