Monument
“A TV experiment with super celebrities.”
Synopsis
In the fall of 1967, intermedia artists Ture Sjölander and Lars Weck collaborated with Bengt Modin, video engineer of the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation in Stockholm, to produce an experimental program called Monument. It was broadcast in January, 1968, and subsequently has been seen throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Apart from the technical aspect of the project, their intention was to develop a widened consciousness of the communi - cative process inherent in visual images. They selected as source material the "monuments" of world culture— images of famous persons and paintings.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ture Sjölander, Lars Weck
- Original Score
- Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Bo Hansson
- Original Title
- Monument
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Orbit, Sveriges Radio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ture Sjölander, Lars Weck
Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Bo Hansson
Ture Sjölander
Kristian Romare
Department Leadership Roster
Ture Sjölander
Director
Lars Weck
Director
Kristian Romare
Producer
Ture Sjölander
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Monument.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monument
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What is Monument about?
In the fall of 1967, intermedia artists Ture Sjölander and Lars Weck collaborated with Bengt Modin, video engineer of the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation in Stockholm, to produce an experimental program called Monument. It was broadcast in January, 1968, and subsequently has been seen throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Apart from the technical aspect of the project, their intention was to develop a widened consciousness of the communi - cative process inherent in visual images. They selected as source material the "monuments" of world culture— images of famous persons and paintings.
Who directed Monument?
Monument was directed by Ture Sjölander, Lars Weck.
Who stars in Monument?
The principal cast of Monument includes Bengt Feldreich, Sophia Loren, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison.
When was Monument released and how long is it?
Monument was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Monument?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monument was composed by Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson, Bo Hansson.