Famed Swedish Director, Playwright, Author, TV-Producer. His writing was characterized by a burlesque humour. A film director, who came to prefer making films and series for television. As an author, he made his debut in 1970 with ”Bomsalva” (Dynamite), which he also later produced on film. As filmmaker, he made his entrance the year after with ”Badjävlar” (1971). True joy in telling stories and warmth combined with humour was his trademark on film. He had many successes, for instance ”Tre Kärlekar” (1989), ”Kejsaren av Portugallien” (based on a novel by Selma Lagerlöf; 1992), ”Potatishandlaren” (1996), ”Ivar Kreuger” (1998) and ”Den Tatuerade Änkan” (The Tattooed Widow; 1998). He received several awards, and in 1998 he was honoured with the Golden Nymph in Monte Carlo and an Emmy for best TV production, for ”The Tattooed Widow”. Cause of death: Heart attack.
Famed Swedish Director, Playwright, Author, TV-Producer. His writing was characterized by a burlesque humour. A film director, who came to prefer making films and series for television. As an author, he made his debut in 1970 with ”Bomsalva” (Dynamite), which he also later produced on film. As filmmaker, he made his entrance the year after with ”Badjävlar” (1971). True joy in telling stories and warmth combined with humour was his trademark on film. He had many successes, for instance ”Tre Kärlekar” (1989), ”Kejsaren av Portugallien” (based on a novel by Selma Lagerlöf; 1992), ”Potatishandlaren” (1996), ”Ivar Kreuger” (1998) and ”Den Tatuerade Änkan” (The Tattooed Widow; 1998). He received several awards, and in 1998 he was honoured with the Golden Nymph in Monte Carlo and an Emmy for best TV production, for ”The Tattooed Widow”. Cause of death: Heart attack.
Bio by: Peter Robsahm
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