Symphony of a City (1947)
An impressionistic short film celebrating Stockholm’s rhythms of life, blending images of its streets, waterways, people, and architecture into a visual “symphony.” Winner of the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Short Subject, One-Reel in 1949 — the first Swedish film ever to receive an Oscar.
Director: Arne Sucksdorff
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Mats Björne as |
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Björn Näslund as |
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Bo Tobiasson as |
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Erland Colliander as Church caretaker |
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Sven Ericsson as |
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Sala-Frasse as Fisherman |
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Anders Nohrborg as |
| Directing | Arne Sucksdorff | Director |
| Sound | Stig Rybrant | Music |
| Editing | Arne Sucksdorff | Editor |
| Crew | Arne Sucksdorff | Cinematography |
| Writing | Arne Sucksdorff | Writer |
| Production | Edmund Reek | Producer |