Jonas intercuts scenes of the Nova Scotia countryside with images of a studio set-up reminiscent of a di Chirico painting. The soundtrack includes both music and spoken excerpts from a journal Jonas kept while travelling in Nova Scotia. I Want to Live in the Country ultimately deals with observation and fantasy, living in the country, and the stifling aspects of the city and one's art.
| Directing | Joan Jonas | Director |
| Editing | John. J. Godfrey | Editor |
| Directing | Paula Longendyke | Assistant Director |
| Production | Brian Mattlin | Production Assistant |
| Crew | Charles Ruas | Thanks |