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The Great Adventure

Det stora äventyret1953

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 28, 1953
Original language
English
Spoken languages
Swedish
Countries
Sweden
Cinematography
Arne Sucksdorff
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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