A City Symphony
Original title: Kaupunkisinfonia
Overview
The Helsinki of the 1990s, longed for by many, comes to life in Heikki Ahola's City Symphony. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this classic montage film offers a unique glimpse into the pulsating life of the capital at all hours of the day. More than 30 young filmmakers worked on the documentary. Filmed between September 1993 and February 1995, City Symphony encounters the contrasting spirits of Helsinki – including unemployment and luxury, homeliness and internationalism. As the title suggests, music plays a central role in the film, with Tuomas Kantelinen responsible for the score. You won't find a more comprehensive journey through 1990s Helsinki than Kaupunkisinfonia. The world just before the breakthrough of the internet and the economic boom already looks very different.
Top-billed cast
- HHelena Lindgren
- MMatti Matikainen
- JJarkko Luoma
- JJorma Uotinen
- RRita Tainola
- HHilkka Ahde
- TTapani Perttu
- PPeter Oljemark
- TTytti Isohookana-Asunmaa
- MMatti Ahde
Crew
- Directors
- Ilkka Mertsola, Mika Taanila, Heikki Ahola, Outi Kaasinen, John Webster, Ulrika Bengts, Yrjö Nieminen, Roosa Toivonen
- Writers
- Jari Tenhunen, Ilkka Mertsola, Marita Hällfors, Outi Kaasinen, Heikki Ahola
- Producer
- Ilkka Mertsola
- Production
- Taideteollinen korkeakoulu / Elokuvataiteen laitos ETL, Statiivinkantajat ry
Frequently asked questions
What is A City Symphony rated?
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Who directed A City Symphony?
A City Symphony was directed by Ilkka Mertsola, Mika Taanila, Heikki Ahola, Outi Kaasinen, John Webster, Ulrika Bengts, Yrjö Nieminen, Roosa Toivonen.
When was A City Symphony released?
A City Symphony was released in 1995.
