A Day in the City (1956)

A dadaist explosion that starts as a typical Hollywood travelogue of Stockholm and ends in the city's total destruction by fire and dynamite. This is a hilarious anarchist film; made by the then unknown Hulten now director of Stockholm's Museum of Modern Art. In a particularly subversive scene, the fire engine, arriving at a fire, goes up in flames.

Director: Hans Nordenström, Pontus Hultén
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
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Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Day in the City about?
A dadaist explosion that starts as a typical Hollywood travelogue of Stockholm and ends in the city's total destruction by fire and dynamite. This is a hilarious anarchist film; made by the then unknown Hulten now director of Stockholm's Museum of Modern Art. In a particularly subversive scene, the fire engine, arriving at a fire, goes up in flames.
Who directed A Day in the City?
A Day in the City was directed by Hans Nordenström, Pontus Hultén.
How long is A Day in the City?
A Day in the City has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is A Day in the City?
A Day in the City is a Documentary film.
Where was A Day in the City produced?
A Day in the City was produced in Sweden.