Horst Holtfreter, born in Germany came to be known as Munspelsmannen as he, homeless on the streets of Stockholm could be found playing his harmonica throughout the evening. This short documentary depicts Horsts life through interviews and footage of his street-based-performances.
Horst - Munspelskungen is of 0 hour(s) and 29 minute(s). It is Produced By: Moodysson & Moodysson AB. It was released on 2006-12-10.
Genres: Documentary
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