Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Documentary on Dying Swedish Mining Town Debuts
Imagine a town built on top of a giant mine.
The ground is being dug out, and the town is slowly disappearing.
This documentary is about the people in Malmberget, Sweden, whose homes are being taken apart because of the mine beneath.
The filmmakers documented the town's decline, which started in 2013.
The film captures how life goes on as buildings are torn down and the landscape changes.
It tells the stories of the last residents and shows how their lives are affected as the town is dismantled.
The film also touches on bigger issues like communities vanishing due to industry and climate change.
The documentary explores a dying mining community in northern Sweden.
The film is set in Malmberget, a town built above a large iron ore mine.
The town is being dismantled due to the mining activity beneath.
The film focuses on the remaining residents and their experiences.
It premieres at the Nordisk Panorama film festival.
- Who
- Alexander Rynéus and Per Bifrost are the directors of the film.
- What
- A documentary exploring the dying mining community of Malmberget.
- When
- The film had its international trailer debut, with its national debut at the Nordisk Panorama film festival.
- Where
- The documentary is set in Malmberget, northern Sweden.
- Why
- The film examines the impact of the town's physical and emotional decline.
- Film Title
- Once You Shall Be One Of Those Who Lived Long Ago
- Setting
- Malmberget, northern Sweden
- Primary Focus
- Dying mining community
- Director(s)
- Alexander Rynéus and Per Bifrost
- Production Company
- Iris Film
- Premieres
- Nordisk Panorama film festival in Malmö