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Göran Strindberg
Göran Strindberg (1917–1991) was a Swedish cinematographer. Strindberg was one of the leading cinematographers in post-Second World War Sweden, replacing the earlier generation who had emerged during the silent era. He worked a number of times with the director Alf Sjöberg. Biography Strindberg worked as a B-photographer at Europafilm 1937–1942, A-photographer at Sandrews 1942–1957 and as a freelancer 1957–1961. In the 1950s, he was mainly active in Germany, where he made a dozen films, including Robert Siodmaks Råttorna. He then changed medium and worked for Swedish Radio 1963–1964, was a teacher at the Film School 1964–1970 and course leader at the Dramatic Institute 1970–1982. Strindberg is buried at Skogskyrkogården in Stockholm. He was the son of the sculptor Tore Strindberg, the nephew of the polar researcher Nils Strindberg and a member of the Strindberg family. Selected filmography * ''I Killed'' (1943) * '' Prince Gustaf'' (1944) * '' We Need Eac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm
Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people live in the Stockholm Municipality, municipality, with 1.6 million in the Stockholm urban area, urban area, and 2.4 million in the Metropolitan Stockholm, metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Mälaren, Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. It is also the county seat of Stockholm County. For several hundred years, Stockholm was the capital of Finland as well (), which then was a part of Sweden. The population of the municipality of Stockholm is expected to reach o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neglected By His Wife
''Neglected by His Wife'' (Swedish: ''Försummad av sin fru'' or ''Gift med Klara Klok'') is a 1947 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Irma Christenson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Agneta Prytz.Krawc p.383 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Synopsis Two newlywed journalists barely have time to see each other due to their work, leading to the husband feeling neglected by his wife. He cooks dinner for her three evenings in a row, only for her to not turn up. He then writes asking for advice to the lonely hearts column she writes for the newspaper. Cast * Irma Christenson as Siska Hedberg * Karl-Arne Holmsten as Pelle Hedberg * Agneta Prytz as Tove Larsson * Lars Kåge as Torsten Söderlund * Carl Hagman as Löfgren * Åke Claesson as Chief Editor * Harry Ahlin as Olsson * Barbro Flodquist as Journalist * Georg Skarstedt as Linde * Torsten Bergström as We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance On Roses
''Dance on Roses'' (Swedish: ''Dans på rosor'') is a 1954 Swedish comedy drama film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Sickan Carlsson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Olof Winnerstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arthur Spjuth. Main cast * Sickan Carlsson as Marianne Molin * Karl-Arne Holmsten as Stig Broman, engineer * Olof Winnerstrand as Anders Olander * Dagmar Ebbesen as Johanna * John Botvid as Gustafsson * Egon Larsson as Kurre Jansson * Elisaveta as Clairy * Hjördis Petterson as Olga Eckers * Inger Juel as Maggie Broman * Sten Gester as Sten Berger * Axel Högel as Plinten Johansson * Sten Mattsson The STEN (or Sten gun) is a family of British submachine guns chambered in 9×19mm which were used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and the Korean War. They had a simple design and very low production cos ... as Varubu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stupid Bom
''Stupid Bom'' (Swedish: ''Dumbom'') is a 1953 Swedish comedy film directed by Nils Poppe and starring Poppe, Inga Landgré, Hjördis Petterson and Ulf Johansson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Sudios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Nilsson. It was part of a series of films featuring Poppe as Fabian Bom. Synopsis Fabian Bom is mayor of a town which he has reformed through efficiency projects. Confusions arises when his long-lost twin brother arrives in town as the clown of a travelling circus. Cast * Nils Poppe as Fabian Bom / Dumbom * Inga Landgré as Camilla * Hjördis Petterson as Fru Holmström * Ulf Johansson as Nilsson * Dagmar Ebbesen as Fru Marinetti-Bock * Arne Lindblad as Emanuel Bock * Torsten Lilliecrona as Beppo * Gunnar Olsson as Julius, trädgårdsmästaren * Elsa Ebbesen as Ester * Dagmar Olsson as Fröken Olofsson * Bibi Andersson as Elvira * Marianne Gyllenhammar as Komiska damen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barabbas (1953 Film)
''Barabbas'' is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg. It is based on the 1950 novel ''Barabbas'' by Pär Lagerkvist about the biblical character who was released instead of Jesus. The film was entered in the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. It was one of the biggest Swedish productions of its time. In 1961 an American adaptation of the same novel was released, starring Anthony Quinn in the lead role. Cast * Ulf Palme as Barabbas * Georg Årlin as Lazarus * Hugo Björne as Leper at Death Valley * Eva Dahlbeck as The Mother * Sture Ericson as Father of hare-lipped * Sven-Eric Gamble as Christian in slave caves at Rome * Åke Grönberg as Armful watchman at Rome * Erik Hell as Man at Jerusalem * Anders Henrikson as Roman procurator on Cyprus * Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Maria of Magdala * Jarl Kulle as Leper at Death Valley * Torsten Lilliecrona as Supervisor at copper mine on Cyprus * Peter Lindgren as Soldier which assaulted gang * Yvonne Lombard as Prostitute * Holge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Julie (1951 Film)
''Miss Julie'' ( sv, Fröken Julie) is a 1951 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg and starring Anita Björk and Ulf Palme, based on the 1888 play of the same name by August Strindberg. The film deals with class, sex and power as the title character, the daughter of a Count in 19th century Sweden, begins a relationship with one of the estate's servants. The film won the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Following a scandalous broken engagement, Miss Julie, the daughter of Count Carl, forgoes a family Midsummers' Eve celebration to "honour" the estate servants' ball with her presence. There, she dances with one of the servants, Jean, whom she is attracted to. She orders him to sit at the table with her for beers, and humiliatingly forces him to kiss her shoe. Outside, she makes advances on him; the hand, hiding behind a sculpture, witnesses the encounter in shock. Miss Julie asks Jean if he has ever been in love. He replies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Arms Of The Sea
''In the Arms of the Sea'' (Swedish: ''Bärande hav'') is a 1951 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Alf Kjellin, Ulf Palme, Edvin Adolphson and Eva Dahlbeck.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location in Gothenburg, Hamburg and Santos in Brazil. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * Alf Kjellin as Martin Winner * Ulf Palme as Bo Winner * Edvin Adolphson as Henry Lilja * Bengt Eklund as Palm * Erik Strandmark as Holger Rehnberg * Eva Dahlbeck as Lucie * Ulla Holmberg as Nurse Rangvi * Märta Arbin as Captain's Wife * Anne-Margrethe Björlin as Sonja Jacobsson * Bengt Blomgren as 'Stora Björn' * Bernt Callenbo as Gustav Engård * Gösta Cederlund as Captain * Erich Conrad as Bertil Karlsson * Doreen Denning as Käthi * Berta Hall as Tovas' Mother * Nils Hallberg as Nisse Melander * Ingemar Holde as Moroten Pettersson * Ulla Jacobsson as Nisse's Fiancee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Ghost On Holiday
''A Ghost on Holiday'' (Swedish: ''Spöke på Semester'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Bernhard and starring Stig Järrel, Ingrid Backlin and Sven Magnusson. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * Stig Järrel as Trynvald Borgkrona / Sebastian Borgkrona * Ingrid Backlin as Gullan Adolfsvärd * Sven Magnusson as Maalbrott, lawyer * Åke Fridell as Bovén, agronomist * Arne Källerud as Viktor * Douglas Håge as Mr. Vilhelm Adolfsvärd * Astrid Bodin as Mrs. Adolfsvärd * Git Gay as Saloon singer * Irene Söderblom as Fair Beatrice * Kai Gullmar as White lady * Georg Adelly as The bat * Ulla-Carin Rydén as Karin * Eric Gustafson as Bartender * Helga Brofeldt as Julia * Tom Walter as Simonsson * Birger Åsander as Algot * Margit Andelius as Kristin * Carl-Axel Elfving as Story-teller at radio * Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Kling from country police * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Summer Of Happiness
''One Summer of Happiness'' ( sv, Hon dansade en sommar - She danced for a summer) is a 1951 Swedish film by director Arne Mattsson, based on the 1949 novel ''Sommardansen'' (''The Summer Dance'') by Per Olof Ekström. It was the first Swedish film to win the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival. Today, the film is mainly known for its nude scenes, which caused much controversy at the time and, together with Ingmar Bergman's ''Summer with Monika'' (1953), spread the image of Swedish "free love" around the world. Plot The film tells the story about the university student Göran who spends a summer on his uncle's farm, where he meets the young Kerstin. They instantly fall in love, but Kerstin is ruled by very strict relatives, so they must hide their love story from everyone, not the least from the extremely strict vicar. They experience an intense summer together, and Göran dreads the id ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl With Hyacinths
''Girl with Hyacinths'' ( sv, Flicka och hyacinter) is a 1950 Swedish drama film written and directed by Hasse Ekman, starring Eva Henning, Ulf Palme, Anders Ek and Birgit Tengroth. It follows a man who investigates the mysterious life of his neighbour who has committed suicide. Plot A young woman is playing the piano at a wild party. When asked to play a special tune, she begins but stops abruptly and rushes out, visibly upset. Alone she starts to walk home through late night central Stockholm. Crossing a bridge, she has a conversation with a drunk artist, and after his persuasion, out of kindness, she gives him money for the sketch, but does not take it. Arriving at her apartment, she straps a rope to the ceiling and hangs herself. The next morning her body is found by a housekeeper. The police arrives and ask questions to her neighbours. The young woman's name was Dagmar Brink, and she was something of a loner. Nobody knew much about her, although she had lived for a while in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knockout At The Breakfast Club
''Knockout at the Breakfast Club'' (Swedish: ''Stjärnsmäll i Frukostklubben'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Bernhard and starring Sigge Fürst, Åke Söderblom and Irene Söderblom.Qvist & Von Bagh p.39 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It was based on a popular radio series. Synopsis A young screenwriter is trying to sell a script about a crime film to a director, but a series of mix-ups ensue including the involvement of an irate ex- boxer who jealously believes his wife is having an affair. Cast * Sigge Fürst as Sigge Fürst * Åke Söderblom as 'Trollet' Svensson * Sven Lindberg as Gunnar * Douglas Håge as Dir. Toning * Irene Söderblom as Greta * Gus Dahlström as Gus * Holger Höglund as Holger * Marianne Löfgren as Tilda * Arne Källerud as Bergström * Nils Olsson as Fix I * Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Fix II * Gunnar 'Knas' Lindkvist as Fix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Realm Of Man
''Realm of Man'' (Swedish: ''Människors rike'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Ulf Palme, Anita Björk and Erik Hell.Qvist & Von Bagh p.12 It is based on a novel of the same name by Sven Edvin Salje. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Location shooting took place around Jämshög. Cast * Ulf Palme as Kjell Arvid Loväng * Anita Björk as Birgit Maria Larsson * Erik Hell as Aron Loväng * Ragnvi Lindbladh as Sonja Eriksson * Märta Arbin as Inga Loväng * Oscar Ljung as Andreasson * Agneta Prytz as Edla * Jan-Erik Lindqvist as Janne * Artur Cederborgh as Måns-Erik Eriksson * Ivar Kåge as Osbor, doctor * Torsten Winge as Beck-Lasse * Erik Strandell as Georg Larsson * Artur Rolén as Stall-Jonte * Sven Magnusson as Aron's fellow worker * Nils Hultgren as Miller * Harry Ahlin as Auctioneer * Karl Olof Hallin as Vicar * Bertil Berglund as Torvidsson * Adèle Lundvall as Margit * Hugo Tranberg as Birgit's father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
