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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.

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What is A City Symphony (1995) about?

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…

Who stars in A City Symphony?

A City Symphony stars Jarkko Luoma (Self - radiotoimittaja (uncredited)), Klaus Bremer (Self - radioreportteri helikopterissa (uncredited)), Peter Oljemark (Self - vihkijä (uncredited)), Rita Tainola (Self - seurapiiritoimittaja (uncredited)), Matti Matikainen (Self - lehtikuvaaja (uncredited)). The film was directed by Ulrika Bengts.

How long is A City Symphony?

A City Symphony has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995.

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