Asta Nielsen works extensively in Germany during the early days of the film industry, but in 1937 she moves back home to Denmark. This move is partly due to the rise of Nazism, partly due to the arrival of sound film, which does not seem to suit her temperament as an actress. After this, she only gives a few performances. Instead, she writes short stories and makes fabric collages, often made with materials from her old film costumes. Her style is recognizable and shows a fine visual eye, such as the present bird sitting on the edge of a wood.