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Symphony of a City
Symphony of a City

Symphony of a City

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

18 mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

15 August 1947

Country

Sweden

Cast

Mats Björne

Mats Björne

Björn Näslund

Björn Näslund

Bo Tobiasson

Bo Tobiasson

Erland Colliander

Erland Colliander

Church caretaker

Sven Ericsson

Sven Ericsson

Sala-Frasse

Sala-Frasse

Fisherman

Anders Nohrborg

Anders Nohrborg

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