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Roxette Diaries

201690 min7documentary

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Roxette Diaries

201690 min7documentary

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle share their experiences in the music scene from 1986 to 1995, featuring private footage of their creative process and concerts.

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Jonas Åkerlund

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Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle share their experiences in the music scene from 1986 to 1995, featuring private footage of their creative process and concerts.

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Jonas Åkerlund

Jonas Åkerlunddirector

Marie Fredriksson

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Per Gessle

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Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, the members of Roxette, navigated the music scene from 1986 to 1995, achieving global fame. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, Roxette Diaries features private footage that captures the duo's creative process and electrifying concert performances. The film presents candid moments from their personal and professional lives, detailing the challenges and successes they encountered as they solidified their place in music history. The documentary runs for 90 minutes and is produced in Sweden.

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