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199991 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Swedish Tango

199991 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Four months of filming capture an elderly couple in northern Sweden as they learn tango and navigate the challenges of daily life.

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Jerzy Sladkowski

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Four months of filming capture an elderly couple in northern Sweden as they learn tango and navigate the challenges of daily life.

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Jerzy Sladkowski

Jerzy Sladkowskidirector

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An elderly couple in northern Sweden takes a tango dance course. Over four months, the camera follows their progress and challenges. The woman struggles to master the intricate steps while balancing her daily life. Their passion for tango unfolds against the backdrop of their quiet community. The documentary runs for 91 minutes and was released in 1999.

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