Symphony of a City

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 15, 1947

Original language

Swedish

Countries

Sweden

Production

SF Studios,Swedish Tourist Traffic Association

Cast

Erland Colliander,Anders Nohrborg,Sala-Frasse,Mats Björne,Sven Ericsson,Bo Tobiasson,Björn Näslund

Director

Arne Sucksdorff

Writer

Arne Sucksdorff

Producer

Edmund Reek

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0039648