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.
The Joy of ABBA (2013) is a documentary and music film directed by Benjamin Whalley, released on December 12, 2013 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
Directed by Benjamin Whalley, produced by Benjamin Whalley.
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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.
Reviewed on October 12, 2014
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The main cast of The Joy of ABBA (2013) includes Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The film was directed by Benjamin Whalley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Joy of ABBA was released on December 12, 2013 and runs for 1h.
The Joy of ABBA (2013) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
