Symphony of a City

Symphony of a City (1947)

Människor i stad

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.

Date of release
1947-08-15
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (12)
Runtime
18m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Arne Sucksdorff

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 1. Including: Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel

Symphony of a City is a 1947 Swedish documentary short film about Stockholm, directed and written by Arne Sucksdorff. It won an Oscar in 1949 for Best Short Subject (One-Reel).

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