Summer's Tale
Originally released in 1941. Summer's Tale is a documentary film. directed by Arne Sucksdorff. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1941
85 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
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 ench...
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 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Summer's Tale released?
Summer's Tale was released on January 1, 1941 in theaters.