15 August 1947 Factual 18 mins
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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Arne Sucksdorff Director
Stig Rybrant Music
Arne Sucksdorff Editor
Arne Sucksdorff Cinematography
Arne Sucksdorff Writer
Edmund Reek Producer
Rhythm of a City Trailer
Rhythm of the City Trailer
Humans in the City Trailer
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Sweden 15 August 1947
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