The Joy of ABBA

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.

2013

Documentary·Music

1h 0min

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Agnetha Fältskog
Self
Björn Ulvaeus
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Benny Andersson
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Anni-Frid Lyngstad
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