Symphony of a City
6.9 | 1947 | 0h 18m

Symphony of a City

Documentary

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.

Arne Sucksdorff Director
Arne Sucksdorff Writer

Top Billed 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