Legendary Swedish song writer and ABBA's manager Stikkan Anderson tells the story of his life in his own words.
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Legendary Swedish song writer and ABBA's manager Stikkan Anderson tells the story of his life in his own words.
1995-05-16
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic Eurovision victory, a milestone that calls for a celebratory cinematic tribute fitting for the ultimate pop band. ‘ABBA: Against the Odds’ unveils the epic journey of ABBA’s rise to global fame. Starting with the moment they won Eurovision, it tells the story of how they overcame critical backlash, societal attitudes and marital break-up to deliver their ground-breaking music and prove themselves as a live act.
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