Thirty years after his first film, director Staffan Hildebrand reunites with skateboarders from 1978 to discuss their lives and the evolution of skateboarding in Sweden.
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Thirty years after his first film, director Staffan Hildebrand reunites with skateboarders from 1978 to discuss their lives and the evolution of skateboarding in Sweden.
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Synopsis
In 1978, Staffan Hildebrand filmed a group of young skateboarders in Stockholm, resulting in the documentary '14 års landet' (The land of 14), which aired on Swedish national TV during Christmas that year. Thirty years later, Hildebrand reconnects with skateboarders like Nisse Ingemarsson and Tony Magnusson to discuss their lives and the changes in the skateboarding industry in Sweden. The film captures their enduring passion for the sport and reflects on its cultural significance over the decades.
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Why Watch
- Meet iconic skateboarders from 1978 Stockholm
- See the evolution of skate culture in Sweden
- Find out how skateboarding shaped personal identities
Did You Know
- Staffan Hildebrand discovered skateboarders in Stockholm in 1978.
- The original film '14 års landet' aired on Swedish TV during Christmas 1978.
- The documentary reunites skateboarders 30 years after the original film.
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Who directed the documentary 'Hooked for Life'?
Staffan Hildebrand directed the documentary 'Hooked for Life'.
What year was the original documentary '14 års landet' released?
'14 års landet' was released in 1978.
How long is the documentary 'Hooked for Life'?
'Hooked for Life' has a duration of 125 minutes.
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