Solitary Road
"Life along a road you cannot reach."
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Solitary Road is a documentary film. directed by Johan Palmgren. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sven-Erik Stöckel, Håkan Naartijärvi, and Barbro Naartijärvi
Synopsis
Constructed in 1955 to initially connect Kiruna in Sweden to Altavatn in Norway, the work with the Solitary road was stopped for military reasons. Five small villages had been connected by the road and they were left with a deserted 20 km stretch in the wilderness. Along the road Sami people and finish farmers continue their lives. They still have the road and they have brought really old cars over the ice of Torneträsk so they could drive during summer time. One of the old men that built the road, Sven-Erik Stöckel, writes a letter to the politicians in Kiruna, asking them to finish the road so people do not have to risk their lives getting to the road crossing the dangerous lake of Torneträsk. Will it ever be finished? And what happened to the children that were born as a result of the road workers coming into the wilderness meeting the local girls?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Vindelfilm AB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solitary Road about?
Constructed in 1955 to initially connect Kiruna in Sweden to Altavatn in Norway, the work with the Solitary road was stopped for military reasons. Five small villages had been connected by the road...
Who directed Solitary Road?
Solitary Road was directed by Johan Palmgren.
How long is Solitary Road?
Solitary Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Solitary Road released?
Solitary Road was released on October 11, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Solitary Road?
The main cast of Solitary Road includes Sven-Erik Stöckel, Håkan Naartijärvi, Barbro Naartijärvi, Petter Hansegård, Alf Hansegård.