City
Stad
Synopsis
For nine years in the 1950s, Jan Troell worked as a teacher at the Sorgenfri primary school in Malmö (an experience he drew on for his study of a teacher's relationship with his class, Ole dole doff (Who Saw Him Die?) in 1968); he lived in a house once occupied by Ingmar Bergman. In Malmö, Troell made his first film, Stad (The City), about a day in the life of Malmö, showing the life of the people from dawn until dusk.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Troell
- Original Title
- Stad
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Troell
Jan Troell
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Troell
Writer
Jan Troell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About City
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What is City about?
For nine years in the 1950s, Jan Troell worked as a teacher at the Sorgenfri primary school in Malmö (an experience he drew on for his study of a teacher's relationship with his class, Ole dole doff (Who Saw Him Die?) in 1968); he lived in a house once occupied by Ingmar Bergman. In Malmö, Troell made his first film, Stad (The City), about a day in the life of Malmö, showing the life of the people from dawn until dusk.
Who directed City?
City was directed by Jan Troell.
Who stars in City?
The principal cast of City includes Not specified.
When was City released and how long is it?
City was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 25m.