Året var 1961
"Kennedy becomes president of the United States and at home in Sweden, the regal ship Vasa breathes morning air for the first time in 333 years"
Originally released in 2011. Året var 1961 is a documentary/history film. directed by Jonas Fohlin. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jonas Fohlin, Christina Schollin, and Cliff Richard
Synopsis
1961 - the year when Swedish UN soldiers are in the crisis-ridden Congo and Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld dies in a plane crash. Swedish film's biggest hit, "Are there angels?", has its premiere with Christina Schollin in one of the roles. Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man in space and the Volvo P 1800 appears on the roads. Ewy Rosqvist is a rally ace and in April the regal ship Vasa is lifted up after 333 years at the bottom of Stockholm's stream. In August, the Berlin Wall is built and outside the Stockholm archipelago, Radio Nord broadcasts music and news.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 2011
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Jonas Fohlin
as Narrator (voice)
Christina Schollin
as Self
Cliff Richard
as Self (archive footage)
Jack S. Kotschack
as Self (archive footage)
Ewy Rosqvist-Korff
as Self
Dag Hammarskjöld
as Self (archive footage)
Yuri Gagarin
as Self (archive footage)
Gullan Bornemark
as Self (archive footage)
Adolf Eichmann
as Self (archive footage)
Putte Kock
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SVT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Året var 1961 about?
1961 - the year when Swedish UN soldiers are in the crisis-ridden Congo and Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld dies in a plane crash. Swedish film's biggest hit, "Are there angels?", has its premi...
Who directed Året var 1961?
Året var 1961 was directed by Jonas Fohlin.
How long is Året var 1961?
Året var 1961 has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Året var 1961 released?
Året var 1961 was released on January 2, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Året var 1961?
The main cast of Året var 1961 includes Jonas Fohlin, Christina Schollin, Cliff Richard, Jack S. Kotschack, Ewy Rosqvist-Korff.