Summer's Tale (1941)
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.
Director: Arne Sucksdorff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 1941
Screenplay
Music: Gunnar Johansson
Cinematography: Arne Sucksdorff
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer's Tale about?
- 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.
- Who directed Summer's Tale?
- Summer's Tale was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
- How long is Summer's Tale?
- Summer's Tale has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Summer's Tale?
- Summer's Tale is a Documentary film.
- Where was Summer's Tale produced?
- Summer's Tale was produced in Sweden.