Once Upon a Time There Was a Now
Overview
Jan Troell turns the camera toward his own life and work, assembling a flowing mosaic of film excerpts, personal recordings, landscapes, and fleeting moments. Spanning eight decades of filmmaking, the film meditates on time, perception, and the quiet persistence of artistic curiosity. Structured as an evolving work rather than a definitive farewell, this version—completed in January 2025—presents cinema as a way of living attentively in the present.
Cast
About Once Upon a Time There Was a Now (2025)
Released in 2025, Once Upon a Time There Was a Now is a documentary film from Jan Troell (SE). It was directed by Jan Troell. The cast is led by Jan Troell. the film averages 6.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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