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Alf Robertson - Life as It Is

A portrait of the Swedish singer and lyricist Alf Robertson. The working boy from Gamlestan who, with his unique voice and pen, managed to capture the ordinary and melancholy everyday life in Sweden in the 1970s and 80s. The film tells about Alf's upbringing in Gothenburg, life at sea, the years in Nashville and the enormous record successes of the 80s. But also about the illnesses and difficulties he struggled with during the end of his life.

A portrait of the Swedish singer and lyricist Alf Robertson. The working boy from Gamlestan who, with his unique voice and pen, managed to capture the ordinary and melancholy everyday life in Sweden in the 1970s and 80s. The film tells about Alf's upbringing in Gothenburg, life at sea, the years in Nashville and the enormous record successes of the 80s. But also about the illnesses and difficulties he struggled with during the end of his life.

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Release Date:

Apr 03, 2021 (Sweden)

Run Time:

58`

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Swedish

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Sweden

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Released

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