The Gulls
Originally released in 1944. The Gulls is a documentary film. directed by Arne Sucksdorff. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Willy Peters
Synopsis
Arne Sucksdorff’s short documentary observes gulls raiding nests and stealing eggs with ruthless persistence. Though presented as pure nature study, the film was widely read as an allegory of Nazism—a symbolic parable of predation and violence during wartime. Sucksdorff himself denied such intent, but remarked that “a film that is not open to interpretation is a dead film.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gulls about?
Arne Sucksdorff’s short documentary observes gulls raiding nests and stealing eggs with ruthless persistence. Though presented as pure nature study, the film was widely read as an allegory of Naz...
Who directed The Gulls?
The Gulls was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
How long is The Gulls?
The Gulls has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was The Gulls released?
The Gulls was released on April 1, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gulls?
The main cast of The Gulls includes Willy Peters.