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The White Match (1968) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1968 · 102 mins · Swedish
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- Directed by
- Roy Andersson, Jörgen Persson
- Starring
- Olof Palme, Bo Widerberg, Henri Swaving, Herman Kling, Matts Carlgren, Rune Johansson
The documentary examines the 1968 Davis Cup tie between Sweden and Rhodesia in Båstad, focusing on the massive protests it sparked. Through interviews with demonstrators and Swedish officials, it explores how sport intersected with politics, highlighting arguments about civil disobedience and the ethical implications of competing with a regime under international condemnation.
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