The Superlative music documentary tells the story of how "four Viking invaders plundered the Anglo Saxon pop charts." The film reveals how they made the normal things in life seem otherworldly via perfect pop productions shot through with a very Swedish melancholy. New interviews with band members and talking heads including Kim Wilde add color.
The Joy of ABBA (2013)
Combining European musical influences, perfect production and lyrics of love and loss, ABBA made us fall in love with the sound of Swedish melancholy. This documentary explores the music of ABBA and chronicles how they conquered both Sweden and Britain in the face of constant criticism.
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Agnetha Fältskog
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Björn Ulvaeus
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Benny Andersson
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Anni-Frid Lyngstad
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What is The Joy of ABBA about?
Combining European musical influences, perfect production and lyrics of love and loss, ABBA made us fall in love with the sound of Swedish melancholy. This documentary explores the music of ABBA and chronicles how they conquered both Sweden and Britain in the face of constant…
When was The Joy of ABBA released?
The Joy of ABBA was released in 2013.
What genres does The Joy of ABBA belong to?
The Joy of ABBA is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in The Joy of ABBA?
The cast of The Joy of ABBA includes Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad.