Overview
Arne Sucksdorff’s debut—made when he was 23— is a lyrical short about Sweden’s late-summer crayfish fishery: night-time trapping on water, daybreak on the shore, and the rhythms of August nature rendered in carefully composed images. Often grouped with This Land Is Full of Life as one of Sucksdorff’s “hymns to the Swedish summer,” the film distills a 24-hour cycle into a seven-minute nature rhapsody.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed An August Rhapsody?
An August Rhapsody was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
Where was An August Rhapsody produced?
It was produced by companies including Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion in Sweden.
An August Rhapsody Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of An August Rhapsody wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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