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201730 minPGdocumentary

The Swedes

201730 minPGdocumentary

Four middle-aged Swedish actors form a folk fusion band, each with roots from Turkey, Russia, Uganda, France, and Spain.

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Manolo Diaz Rämö

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Four middle-aged Swedish actors form a folk fusion band, each with roots from Turkey, Russia, Uganda, France, and Spain.

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Manolo Diaz Rämödirector

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Manolo Diaz Rämö films the folk fusion band Svenskarna, composed of four middle-aged Swedish actors, in 2017. Each member has roots in different countries, including Turkey, Russia, Uganda, France, and Spain. Rämö seeks answers to his own questions about identity and belonging as he documents their music and interactions. The 30-minute film reflects on personal and cultural connections through their shared experiences in Sweden.

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