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Arne Mattson
Arne Mattsson (2 December 1919 – 28 June 1995) was a Swedish film director. Biography Born in Uppsala, the early films of Mattsson were mostly comedies. His biggest success was '' Hon dansade en sommar'' (1951, aka. ''One Summer of Happiness''), which earned him the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and a nomination for the Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1952. It caused some controversy at the time because it contained nudity. His 1953 film of Peder Sjögren's second novel, ''Bread of Love'' (''Kärlekens bröd''), based on Sjögren's experiences as a volunteer in the Finnish Continuation War of 1941–44 angered the author, was banned in Finland and incurred the wrath of the Soviets at the Cannes Film Festival. In spite of all this, Sjögren grudgingly admitted that as a study of men under severe pressure it was impressive. In 1958 he directed '' Damen i svart'', the first in the series of five '' Hillman-thrillers'', centred on Folke Mellvig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uppsala
Uppsala (, or all ending in , ; archaically spelled ''Upsala'') is the county seat of Uppsala County and the List of urban areas in Sweden by population, fourth-largest city in Sweden, after Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. It had 177,074 inhabitants in 2019. Located north of the capital Stockholm it is also the seat of Uppsala Municipality. Since 1164, Uppsala has been the ecclesiology, ecclesiastical centre of Sweden, being the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden. Uppsala is home to Scandinavia's largest cathedral – Uppsala Cathedral, which was the frequent site of the coronation of the Swedish monarch until the late 19th century. Uppsala Castle, built by King Gustav I of Sweden, Gustav Vasa, served as one of the royal residences of the Swedish monarchs, and was expanded several times over its history, making Uppsala the secondary capital of Sweden during its Swedish Empire, greatest extent. Today it serves as the residence of the Gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannekäng I Rött
''Mannequin in Red'' ( sv, Mannekäng i rött) is a 1958 Swedish crime/ thriller film directed by Arne Mattson and written by Folke Mellvig. Starring film couple Karl-Arne Holmsten and Annalisa Ericson as the investigating detective couple John and Kajsa Hillman; this time investigating a murder of a model connected to a famous Stockholm fashion house, La Femme. The film is the second film in director Arne Mattsson's Hillman-series of five thriller films, all containing a colour in the title: '' Damen i svart'' (1958), ''The Mannequin in Red'' (1958), '' Ryttare i blått (~ Rider in Blue)'' (1959), ''Lady in White'' (1962), and ''The Yellow Car ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...'' (1963). External links 1958 films Films directed by Arne Mattsson Swedish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Spring
''Dangerous Spring'' (Swedish: ''Farlig vår'') is a 1949 Swedish crime drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Karl-Arne Holmsten, Birger Malmsten and Jan Molander.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Uppsala. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis After a prostitute is found murdered, suspicion seems to point towards a student. Cast * Karl-Arne Holmsten as Jur. kand. Bo Hagberg * Birger Malmsten as Med. kand. Torsten Hjertgren * Jan Molander as Fil. stud. Robert Croona * Stig Olin as Teol. stud. Gustaf Eriksson * Åke Grönberg as Stud. (bara stud.) Karl Larsson * Eva Stiberg as Med. kand. Berit Lange * Inga Landgré as Tvålflickan Ulla * Else-Merete Heiberg as Fackskoleflickan Maud * Julia Cæsar as Heliga Birgitta * Wiktor Andersson as Sjätte Budet * Haide Göransson as Gullan Svan * Björn Berglund as Criminal detective * Ludde Juberg as Nilheim, vicar * Ola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woman In White (film)
''Woman in White'' (Swedish: ''Kvinna i vitt'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Margareta Fahlén, Georg Løkkeberg and Eva Dahlbeck.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. It is unconnected with the Wilkie Collins novel '' The Woman in White''. Synopsis Doctor Karin Lange arrives at a hospital to begin work but faces opposition from the head of surgery who believes women are not suited to the medical profession. Cast * Margareta Fahlén as Dr. Karin Lange * Georg Løkkeberg as Prof. Borenius * Eva Dahlbeck as Solveig Rygård * Karl-Arne Holmsten as Dr. Jan Lindquist * Holger Löwenadler as Dr. Bo Wallgren * Sigge Fürst as Boman * Barbro Nordin as Nurse Aina * Julia Cæsar as Clara Clarin * Artur Rolén as Hampling * John Melin as Algotson * Marianne Löfgren as Mrs. Blom * Ludde Juberg as Alfred Blom * Mim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life At Forsbyholm Manor
''Life at Forsbyholm Manor'' (Swedish: ''Livet på Forsbyholm'') is a 1948 Swedish comedy film directed by Elof Ahrle and Arne Mattsson and starring Sickan Carlsson, Egon Larsson and Nils Ericsson.Krawc p.528 It as shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Värmdö and Sigtuna. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis At a Swedish boarding school the head embarks on a liberal new regime, but in order to get the government funding he needs he first has to prove himself by handing a problem student. On top of this a new female teacher arrives. Cast * Sickan Carlsson as Britt Lange * Egon Larsson as Rutger von Hake * Nils Ericsson as Gösta Bergmark * Douglas Håge as Wiik * John Botvid as Spira * Thor Modéen as August von Hake * Marianne Löfgren as Agneta von Hake * Mona Geijer-Falkner Mona Geijer-Falkner (2 January 1887 – 3 December 1973) was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in more than 100 films betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Workers
''Rail Workers'' (Swedish: ''Rallare'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Victor Sjöström, John Elfström and Gunnel Broström.McIlroy p.71 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. It is based on the 1946 novel ''Nordanvind'' by Olle Länsberg. Synopsis In 1902 a team of navvies work on the construction of a new railway line from Luleå on the Gulf of Bothnia in Northern Sweden to Narvik on the Norwegian Sea, then under Swedish sovereignty. Valfrid, from Southern Sweden, is ostracised by the other workers and their informal leader Stora Ballong. Cast * Victor Sjöström as Stora Ballong * John Elfström as Valfrid Andersson * Gunnel Broström as Viktoria * Åke Grönberg as Calle-Ville * Inga Landgré as Hildur * Sven Magnusson as Dynamiten * Ingrid Borthen as Svarta Björn * Bengt Eklund as Amos Forslund * Svea Holst as Stina * Axel Högel as Baptist-Ande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peggy On A Spree
''Peggy on a Spree'' or ''Peggy on the Loose'' (Swedish: ''Peggy på vift'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Marguerite Viby, Gunnar Björnstrand and Stig Järrel.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Synopsis Frank Bing, a famous singer originally from Småland, returns to Sweden from America via Stockholm's Bromma Airport. Cast * Marguerite Viby as Peggy Dalin * Gunnar Björnstrand as Harald Haraldsson * Stig Järrel as Frank Bing * Julia Cæsar as Ada * John Elfström as Hall Porter * Lasse Krantz as Director * Gunnel Broström as Bibbi Berling * Börje Mellvig as Gustaf * Erik Berglund Karl Erik "Bullen" Berglund (30 June 1887 – 27 April 1963) was a Sweden, Swedish actor, director and writer. Berglund was one of Sweden's most popular male actors in Swedish films from the 1930s to the 1950s. He appeared in more than a hundred ... as Dalin References Bibliography * Qvist, Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incorrigible (1946 Film)
''Incorrigible'' (Swedish: ''Rötägg'') is a 1946 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Stig Olin, Stig Järrel and Marianne Löfgren.Björklund & Larsson p.22 It was made at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Cast * Stig Olin as Krister Sundbom * Stig Järrel as Björn Mander * Marianne Löfgren as Olga Sundbom * Arnold Sjöstrand as Bring * Elsie Albiin as Rosa Langenfeldt * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Hacksén * Ingrid Backlin as Vera * Ingemar Pallin as Bengt Ekner * Harriett Philipson as Birgitta Mander * Gunnar Björnstrand as Dr. Bertil Langenfeldt * Börje Mellvig as Furustam * Bengt Logardt as Åke Holm * Tord Stål as Harry Helander * Carl Hagman as School Janitor * Signe Wirff Signe Wirff (4 November 1887 – 18 December 1956) was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in more than 30 films between 1921 and 1955. Selected f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Of Kvarngarden
''Maria of Kvarngarden'' (Swedish: ''Maria på Kvarngården'') is a 1945 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Edvin Adolphson, Viveca Lindfors and Irma Christenson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.105 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location in Uppsala. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as Birger Jern * Viveca Lindfors as Maria * Irma Christenson as Birgit Jern * Linnéa Hillberg as Barbro * Åke Grönberg as Jakob * Ernst Eklund as Major Lundgren * Henrik Schildt as Erik Lundgren * Guje Lagerwall as Karin * John Botvid as John Gröndal * Rune Carlsten as Defence Lawyer * Åke Claesson as Judge * Willy Peters as District Attorney * Anders Nyström Anders Nyström (born 22 April 1975), also known as Blakkheim (or formerly Blackheim), is a Swedish musician. Biography Nyström founded the Swedish metal band Katatonia with singer Jonas Renkse in 1991. Nyström is inv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Only The Happy Moments
''Count Only the Happy Moments'' (Swedish: ''Räkna de lyckliga stunderna blott'') is a 1944 Swedish historical film, historical drama film directed by Rune Carlsten and starring Sonja Wigert, Arnold Sjöstrand and Olof Widgren.Qvist & Von Bagh p.53 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and location shooting, on location in the Old Town, Stockholm, Old Town and in Uppsala. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. It is based on a short story by Guy de Maupassant. Synopsis Dressmaker Annemarie falls in love with rising businessman Viktor Branzell, but his middle-class family disapprove of her humble origins. Cast * Sonja Wigert as Annemarie Wikström * Arnold Sjöstrand as Viktor Branzell * Olof Widgren as Bengt Ljung * Hugo Björne as Branzell Sr. * Gerda Lundequist as Mrs. Branzell * Åke Grönberg as Sven Bergling * John Ekman as Benson * Barbro Ribbing as Harriet Benson * Yngve Nordwall as Ragnar Normark * Tekla Sjöblom as M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mats Helge Olsson
Mats Helge, also known as Mats-Helge Olsson (born 10 May 1953) is a Swedish independent filmmaker, best known for movies such as ''The Ninja Mission'' (1984), and he is one of the most productive independent Swedish directors ever, with almost 100 titles to his résumé. He began his career with movies in the 1970s with movies the press called "lingonwesterns". He also directed "I Död mans spår", with Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt and a couple of six-shooters, shot in High Chaparral in Småland, Sweden. Then he made candid camera with Per Oscarsson in Lidköping, and The Ninja Mission. Then he went on to make a few movies with the American actor David Carradine, and action-movies like Blood Tracks, Eagle Island, Spökligan, SilverHawk, The Hired Gun, Animal Protector, The Forgotten Wells, The Mad Bunch, Fatal Secret, The Russian Terminator, Babysitter and the short-lived Robert Aschberg Robert Aschberg (born 19 March 1952 on Kungsholmen, Stockholm) is a Swedish journalist and me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood And Black Lace
''Blood and Black Lace'' ( it, 6 donne per l'assassino, lit=6 Women for the Murderer) is a 1964 ''giallo'' film directed by Mario Bava and starring Eva Bartok and Cameron Mitchell. The story concerns the brutal murders of a Roman fashion house's models, committed by a masked killer in a desperate attempt to obtain a scandal-revealing diary. The film began development shortly after Bava had ended his long-time association with Galatea Film, for whom he had made most of his earlier works as a cinematographer and director. Made with a budget that was lower than several of the director's prior horror films, ''Blood and Black Lace'' was an Italian, French and West German international co-production between Emmepi Cinematografica, Les Productions Georges de Beauregard and Monachia Film. Different sources and ministerial papers provide varying degrees of information on the authorship of the film's screenplay, with most sources crediting Marcello Fondato, Giuseppe Barillà and Bava as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
