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Symphony of a City

1947Directed by Arne Sucksdorff

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Released: August 15, 1947
Runtime: 18m

About Symphony of a City

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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.

Director: Arne Sucksdorff
Writer: Arne Sucksdorff
Original title: Människor i stad

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