The Joy of ABBA

Dec 12, 2013

1h 0m

★ 8.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

BBC Four

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Cast

Self

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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