A City Symphony
Jun 14, 1995 · 1h 2m
Director
Heikki Ahola, John Webster, Yrjö Nieminen, Outi Kaasinen, Ulrika Bengts, Ilkka Mertsola, Mika Taanila, Roosa ToivonenOverview
The Helsinki of the 1990s, longed for by many, comes to life in Heikki Ahola's City Symphony. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this classic montage film offers a unique glimpse into the pulsating life of the capital at all hours of the day. More than 30 young filmmakers worked on the documentary. Filmed between September 1993 and February 1995, City Symphony encounters the contrasting spirits of Helsinki – including unemployment and luxury, homeliness and internationalism. As the title suggests, music plays a central role in the film, with Tuomas Kantelinen responsible for the score. You won't find a more comprehensive journey through 1990s Helsinki than Kaupunkisinfonia. The world just before the breakthrough of the internet and the economic boom already looks very different.
Cast of A City Symphony
Jarkko LuomaSelf - radiotoimittaja (uncredited)- Klaus BremerSelf - radioreportteri helikopterissa (uncredited)
- Peter OljemarkSelf - vihkijä (uncredited)
- Rita TainolaSelf - seurapiiritoimittaja (uncredited)
- Matti MatikainenSelf - lehtikuvaaja (uncredited)
Jorma UotinenSelf (uncredited)
Helena LindgrenSelf (uncredited)- Aira SamulinSelf (uncredited)
- Ekku PeltomäkiSelf (uncredited)
- Matti AhdeSelf (uncredited)
- Hilkka AhdeSelf (uncredited)
- Tytti Isohookana-AsunmaaSelf (uncredited)
- Tapani PerttuSelf (uncredited)
Crew of A City Symphony
- Heikki AholaDirector, Editor, Screenplay
- John WebsterDirector, Writer
- Yrjö NieminenDirector
- Outi KaasinenDirector, Writer
Ulrika BengtsDirector- Ilkka MertsolaDirector, Producer, Writer
Mika TaanilaDirector- Roosa ToivonenDirector
- Marita HällforsDirector of Photography, Writer
- Simo HalinenWriter
- Anu KuivalainenWriter, Director of Photography
- Jari TenhunenWriter, Director of Photography
Tuomas KantelinenOriginal Music Composer, Conductor, Musician- Pauli BessonoffDirector of Photography
- Heikki FärmDirector of Photography
- Maija KainulainenDirector of Photography
- Robert NordströmDirector of Photography
- Rauno RonkainenDirector of Photography
- Petri RossiDirector of Photography
- Pekka UotilaDirector of Photography
About A City Symphony
What is A City Symphony about?
The Helsinki of the 1990s, longed for by many, comes to life in Heikki Ahola's City Symphony. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this classic montage film offers a unique glimpse into the pulsating life of the capital at all hours of the day. More than 30 young filmmakers worked on the documentary. Filmed between September 1993 and February 1995, City Symphony encounters the contrasting spirits…
When was A City Symphony released?
A City Symphony was released on June 14, 1995.
How long is A City Symphony?
A City Symphony runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
Who directed A City Symphony?
A City Symphony was directed by Heikki Ahola, John Webster and Yrjö Nieminen.
Who is in the cast of A City Symphony?
The cast of A City Symphony includes Jarkko Luoma (Self - radiotoimittaja (uncredited)), Klaus Bremer (Self - radioreportteri helikopterissa (uncredited)), Peter Oljemark (Self - vihkijä (uncredited)), Rita Tainola (Self - seurapiiritoimittaja (uncredited)) and Matti Matikainen (Self - lehtikuvaaja (uncredited)).