Fårö Document

Fårö Document

Fårö Document

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Fårö Document

1970

0h 57m

7.0(20 votes)

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Overview

Shot on the island of Fårö, this documentary presents interviews with local inhabitants as they discuss work, family life, and the conditions of living in a sparsely populated rural community. Bergman documents generational differences and practical concerns surrounding farming, fishing, education, and migration as the island confronts social and economic change.

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18 members

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Arvid Andersson

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Sven Bernander

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Carl Ekman

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Ingrid Ekman

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Erik Ekström

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Birgitta Gustavsson

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Owe Gustavsson

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Gert Gustavvson

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Artur Johansson

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Aina Larrson

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Verner Larrson

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Ida Löfqvist

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Erland Wallin

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Ingmar Bergman

Self - Reporter (uncredited)

Ingmar Bergman

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Emilia Brotman

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Per Ekman

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Vera Hansson

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Rosell Randahl

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