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Movie poster: Summer's Tale (1941)
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Summer's Tale

1941 · 12 min Documentary
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

Arne Sucksdorff’s first film for Svensk Filmindustri, this lyrical short follows a fox cub through his playful explorations and predatory instincts in the Swedish forest. Blending moments of enchantment with unsentimental depictions of cruelty, the film captures the cycle of survival among animals with striking rhythmic editing and sensuous close-ups of fur, eyes, and forest textures. Rich in light and detail, Summer’s Tale became an enormously popular nature film and established Sucksdorff’s reputation for poetic documentary.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title En sommarsaga
Year 1941
Country Sweden
Genre Documentary
Director Arne Sucksdorff
Runtime 12 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (6 votes)

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Summer's Tale has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1941. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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