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Symphony of a City

MOVIE • 1947

Symphony of a City

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 12
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Documentary

Top Cast

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Mats Björne

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Björn Näslund

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Bo Tobiasson

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Erland Colliander

Erland Colliander

Church caretaker

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Sven Ericsson

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Sala-Frasse

Fisherman

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Anders Nohrborg

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Arne Sucksdorff

Arne Sucksdorff

Director

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Edmund Reek

Producer

Stig Rybrant

Stig Rybrant

Music

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Theatrical release date: August 15, 1947

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

August 15, 1947

Runtime

18 min

Language

Swedish

Origin

Sweden

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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