Monument (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, Monument is a drama and documentary film directed by Ture Sjölander, running about 15 minutes. “A TV experiment with super celebrities.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the fall of 1967, intermedia artists Ture Sjölander and Lars Weck collaborated with Bengt Modin, video engineer of the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation in Stockholm, to produce an experimental program called Monument. It was broadcast in January, 1968, and subsequently has been seen throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Apart from the technical aspect of the project, their intention was to develop a widened consciousness of the communi - cative process inherent in visual images. They selected as source material the "monuments" of world culture— images of famous persons and paintings.
Who’s in it. Monument stars King Gustav VI Adolf, Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso and Bengt Feldreich as Self - Reporter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monument page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monument tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monument (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monument change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Monument?
- Monument stars King Gustav VI Adolf, Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso, Bengt Feldreich and Sophia Loren.
- When was Monument released?
- Monument was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.