The Great Adventure
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Synopsis
Arne Sucksdorff’s celebrated nature film follows two brothers in rural Sweden as they witness a fox raid and secretly raise an orphaned otter. Told through an adult’s memories, it reflects on childhood, nature, and the fragile balance between wilderness and civilization. The film won the International Prize at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Original Score
- Lars-Erik Larsson
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Lars-Erik Larsson
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Sucksdorff
Editor
Arne Sucksdorff
Director of Photography
Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Arne Sucksdorff
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Adventure
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What is The Great Adventure about?
Arne Sucksdorff’s celebrated nature film follows two brothers in rural Sweden as they witness a fox raid and secretly raise an orphaned otter. Told through an adult’s memories, it reflects on childhood, nature, and the fragile balance between wilderness and civilization. The film won the International Prize at the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.
Who directed The Great Adventure?
The Great Adventure was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
Who stars in The Great Adventure?
The principal cast of The Great Adventure includes Anders Nohrborg, Kjell Sucksdorff, Holger Stockman, Arne Sucksdorff, Amanda Haglund.
When was The Great Adventure released and how long is it?
The Great Adventure was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Adventure was composed by Lars-Erik Larsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Adventure?
The Great Adventure holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).