A portrait of the visionary Dutch artist M. C. Escher (1898-1972), according to his own words, taken from his diary, his correspondence and the texts of his lectures.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| AAlexander van BreemenM. C. Escher (voice) | M. C. Escher (voice) |
 Graham NashSelf - Musician | Self - Musician |
| GGeorge EscherSelf - Eldest Son | Self - Eldest Son |
| JJan EscherSelf - Youngest Son | Self - Youngest Son |
| LLiesbeth Escher-HogenhoutSelf - Daughter-in-law | Self - Daughter-in-law |
 Stephen FryM. C. Escher (voice) | M. C. Escher (voice) |
 M. C. EscherSelf - Graphic Artist (archive footage) | Self - Graphic Artist (archive footage) |
| HHarold Scott MacDonald CoxeterSelf - Mathematician (archive footage) | Self - Mathematician (archive footage) |