Symphony of a City
Människor i stad
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Original Score
- Stig Rybrant
- Original Title
- Människor i stad
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Swedish Tourist Traffic Association, SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Stig Rybrant
Arne Sucksdorff
Edmund Reek
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Edmund Reek
Producer
Arne Sucksdorff
Editor
Arne Sucksdorff
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Symphony of a City
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What is Symphony of a City about?
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.
Who directed Symphony of a City?
Symphony of a City was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
Who stars in Symphony of a City?
The principal cast of Symphony of a City includes Mats Björne, Björn Näslund, Bo Tobiasson, Erland Colliander, Sven Ericsson.
When was Symphony of a City released and how long is it?
Symphony of a City was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Symphony of a City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Symphony of a City was composed by Stig Rybrant.