
Fårö Document
Documentary · TV Movie
Overview
Shot on the island of Fårö, this documentary presents interviews with local inhabitants as they discuss work, family life, and the conditions of living in a sparsely populated rural community. Bergman documents generational differences and practical concerns surrounding farming, fishing, education, and migration as the island confronts social and economic change.
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Arvid Andersson
Arvid Andersson
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Arvid Andersson
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Sven Bernander
Sven Bernander
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Sven Bernander
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Carl Ekman
Carl Ekman
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Carl Ekman
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Ingrid Ekman
Ingrid Ekman
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Ingrid Ekman
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Erik Ekström
Erik Ekström
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Erik Ekström
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Birgitta Gustavsson
Birgitta Gustavsson
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Birgitta Gustavsson
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Owe Gustavsson
Owe Gustavsson
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Owe Gustavsson
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Gert Gustavvson
Gert Gustavvson
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Gert Gustavvson
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Artur Johansson
Artur Johansson
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Artur Johansson
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Aina Larrson
Aina Larrson
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Aina Larrson
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