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Kenne Fant
Carl-Henrik "Kenne" Fant (1 January 1923 – 29 May 2016) was a Swedish actor, director, and writer. Early life Kenne Fant was born in Strängnäs to Captain Tore Fant and Stina Fant (née Gustafsson). He was the younger brother of actor, director, and writer George Fant and first cousin of speech scientist Gunnar Fant. Career Fant studied at Dramatens elevskola from 1945 to 1949, and was at the Royal Dramatic Theatre from 1949 - 1950. He was hired as director of the Nordisk Tonefilm 1952 -1962, and became production manager of Svensk Filmindustri, Swedish Film Industry (SF) in 1962. He was appointed CEO of SF from 1963. In 1980 he resigned to become a freelance writer. His 1962 film ''Adventures of Nils Holgersson'' was entered into the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival. In 1991, he published a biography of Alfred Nobel that included many references to the extensive collection of Nobel's letters. Fant was appointed in 2005 an honorary doctorate in History and Philosophy o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strängnäs
Strängnäs is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Strängnäs Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 15,363 inhabitants in 2020. It is located by Lake Mälaren and is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Strängnäs, one of the thirteen dioceses of the Church of Sweden. Prominently located on a hilltop, Strängnäs Cathedral, built between 1291 and 1340, is an important landmark. Etymology The city's name is first encountered in 1120, in reference to the Diocese. The name Strängnäs is derived from the fact that the city is located near a strait and on several hills, especially on two major ones, the "Mill Hill" and the "Cathedral Hill". In Old Norse ''strengr'' indicates a "narrow channel of water" and ''nes'' refers to an "isthmus", "narrow peninsula", or " headland", a very common toponymic in Scandinavia. History A monastery was established around 1250, and the cathedral inaugurated in 1291, with the town subsequently evolving around these two instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prison (1949 Film)
''Prison'' ( sv, Fängelse), also known as ''The Devil's Wanton'' in the United States, is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It is the earliest film directed by Bergman to be based on his own original screenplay. Plot Other than film-maker Martin Grandé, the characters are types: Thomas, a writer; his wife Sofi, who leaves him after he proposes a suicide pact; Birgitta Carolina Søderberg, a teenage prostitute; and Peter, her pimp by whom she has a child that he kills. The film presents Thomas living the scenario that Grandé and he discussed, a world that is really Hell and ruled by the Devil instead of God. He and Birgitta are unable to escape their unhappiness together.James Travers"Prison (1949), directed by Ingmar Bergman" French Films.org, retrieved 18 June 2022. Cast * Doris Svedlund – Birgitta Carolina Søderberg * Birger Malmsten – Thomas * Eva Henning – Sofi * Hasse Ekman – Martin Grandé * Stig Olin – Peter * Irma Christenson – Linnéa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Minister Of Uddarbo
''The Minister of Uddarbo'' (Swedish: ''Prästen i Uddarbo'') is a 1957 Swedish drama film directed by Kenne Fant and starring Max von Sydow, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz and Anders Henrikson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.143 It was shot at the Kungsholmen Studios of Nordisk Tonefilm in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Cast * Max von Sydow as Gustaf Ömark * Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz as Hanna * Anders Henrikson as Teodor * Holger Löwenadler as Alsing * Erik Strandmark as Ris Erik Eriksson * Georg Rydeberg as Naaman * Olof Thunberg as Per Halvarsson * Tord Stål as Bishop of Västerås * Björn Berglund as Chairman * Maud Elfsiö as Inger * John Norrman as Johannes * Gudrun Brost as Albertina, aka Gäs-Fröken * Elsa Ebbesen as Amalia Larsson, teacher * Georg Adelly as Shop Assistant * Svenerik Perzon as Rutger * Artur Cederborgh as Farmer * Claes Thelander as Doctor in Uppsala * Yngve Nordwall as Teacher * Ingmar Lind as Göte * Bengt S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarps Elin
''Tarps Elin'' is a 1956 Swedish drama film directed by Kenne Fant. Cast * Eva Dahlbeck as Elin Tarp * Erik Strandmark as Tryggve Linde * Ulf Palme as Kjell Loväng * John Norrman as Tarp, Elin's Father * Holger Löwenadler as Arvid Loväng * Märta Arbin as Inga Loväng * Carl Deurell as Botvid * Wiktor Andersson as Beck-Lasse (as Viktor Andersson) * Ragnar Falck as Håkansson (as Ragnar Falk) * Hans Strååt as Vicar * Bengt Eklund as Sixten * Olof Widgren Johan Olof Widgren, né ''Pettersson'' (9 June 1907 – 6 March 1999) was a Swedish stage and film actor. He won the Eugene O'Neill Award in 1967. He was awarded the Illis quorum by the Swedish government in 1989. His granddaughter is actress ... as Doctor References External links * 1956 films 1956 drama films Swedish drama films 1950s Swedish-language films Films directed by Kenne Fant 1950s Swedish films Swedish black-and-white films {{1950s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Summer (film)
''Young Summer'' (Swedish: ''Ung sommar'') is a 1954 Swedish drama film directed by Kenne Fant and starring Edvin Adolphson, Lennart Lindberg and Dagmar Ebbesen.Qvist & Von Bagh p.30 The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Cast * Birgitta Lundin as Marianne * Edvin Adolphson as Albert Lysvik * Lennart Lindberg as Helge Lysvik * Gunnar Olsson as Cantor * Dagmar Ebbesen as Hedvig Lysvik * Åke Claesson as Christian Carlström * Nils Hallberg as Janne * Marianne Löfgren as Helga's landlady * John Norrman as Nils * Gunvor Pontén as Elly Carlström * Börje Mellvig as Sture Wärn, pianist * Wiktor Andersson as Janitor * Bengt Blomgren as Stellan * Ragnar Arvedson as Older gentleman at Carlström's party * Elsa Ebbesen as Postmistress * Helga Brofeldt as Lysvik's neighbour * Kristina Adolphson as Girl at the debutant's ball * Harry Ahlin as Mayor * Lena Bergqvist as Little girl on the bus * Magnus Kesster as Pianist * Mona Malm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shadow (1953 Film)
''The Shadow'' (Swedish: ''Skuggan'') is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Kenne Fant and starring Georg Rydeberg, Eva Dahlbeck and Hugo Björne.Qvist & Von Bagh p.61 It was shot at the Kungsholmen Studios of Nordisk Tonefilm in Stockholm with location shooting at the Stockholm Public Library. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Cast * Georg Rydeberg as Erik Vender * Eva Dahlbeck as Vivianne * Pia Arnell as Eva * Björn Bjelfvenstam as Frigge Berggren * Hugo Björne as Publisher * Gunnar Sjöberg as Doctor * Olav Riégo as Librarian * Gull Natorp as Woman * Märta Arbin as Nurse Karin * Olle Hilding as Berggren * Per Sjöstrand as Press Photographer * Emmy Albiin as Older Woman with a Signed Book * Wiktor Andersson as Publishing Company Clerk * Per-Axel Arosenius as Journalist * Bertil Crone as Journalist * Sven Holmberg as Journalist * Hanny Schedin as Woman at the Library * Rune Stylander as Journalist * Chris Wahlström ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beat Of Wings In The Night
''The Beat of Wings in the Night'' (Swedish: ''Vingslag i natten'') is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Kenne Fant and starring Edvin Adolphson, Erik Berglund and Naima Wifstrand. It was a major commercial success, along with ''One Summer of Happiness'' boosting the fortunes of the production company Nordisk Tonefilm.Sundholm p.294 The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as Tornelius, vicar * Erik Berglund as Berno * Naima Wifstrand as Ane * Dagny Lind as Mrs. Tornelius * Ruth Kasdan as Valborg * Carl Ström as Kristen * Nils Hallberg as Elmer Rönne * Ulla-Bella Fridh as Hillevi * Berit Gustafsson as Märta * Renée Björling as Else Rönne * Märta Dorff as Head Nurse * Rut Kronström as Teacher * Kenne Fant as Ivar Tornelius * Jan Olov Andersson as Gerald as child * Lars Ekborg as Gerald Rönne * Pia Skoglund as Ninni Tornelius * Kristina Adolphson as Ninni's friend * Bibi Andersson as Student at Tornelius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Road To Klockrike
''The Road to Klockrike'' (Swedish: ''Vägen till Klockrike'') is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Gunnar Skoglund and starring Anders Ek, Edvin Adolphson and Annika Tretow.Qvist & Von Bagh p.30 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It is based on the 1848 novel '' The Road to Klockrike'' by Harry Martinson. Cast * Anders Ek as Bolle * Edvin Adolphson as Rat trap maker * Annika Tretow as Margot * Margit Carlqvist as Inga * Erik Strandmark as Hällman * Naima Wifstrand as Waterhead's Mother * Åke Claesson as Waterhead's Father * Anders Henrikson as Vägdamm, tramp * Stig Järrel as Axne, vagabonde * Gösta Cederlund as Chief of police * Kolbjörn Knudsen as Inga's father * Else-Marie Brandt as Emelie * Hedvig Lindby as Lady * Eva Wikman as Country Girl * Elsa Prawitz as Dolly * Gunnar Olsson as Ahlbom, cigar maker * Olav Riégo as Quarry manager * John Melin as 'Skötsamm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance, My Doll
''Dance, My Doll'' (Swedish: ''Dansa, min docka'') is a 1953 Swedish comedy film directed by Martin Söderhjelm and starring Nils Poppe, Gunnar Björnstrand, Adolf Jahr and Inga Landgré.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Cast * Nils Poppe as Sebastian Pettersson * Gunnar Björnstrand as Zdenko Zapatil * Adolf Jahr as Albin Kvist * Inga Landgré as Elise * Kenne Fant as Holger * Gull Natorp as Mrs. Uggla * Märta Dorff as Hildur * Dagmar Ebbesen as Mrs. Valldin * Ragnvi Lindbladh as Lilly * Henrik Schildt as Erik, gangster * Börje Mellvig as Bertold * Helge Hagerman as Svensson * Fritiof Billquist as Svedje, Bertold's assistant * Arne Lindblad as Tramp * Paul Baudisch as Gustav Steneman * Frithiof Bjärne as Policeman * Tor Borong as Barbershop Customer * Bengt Eklund as Lundvall - Engineer * Gösta Ericsson as Supervisor * Claes Esphagen as Gentlema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The World's Delights
''All the World's Delights'' (Swedish: ''All jordens fröjd'') is a 1953 Swedish historical drama film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Ulla Jacobsson, Birger Malmsten and Kenne Fant.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.108 It is based on the 1946 novel of the same title by Margit Söderholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Nilsson. Cast * Ulla Jacobsson as Lisbet Enarsdotter * Birger Malmsten as Mats Eliasson * Kenne Fant as Erik Ersson * Solveig Hedengran as Ester * Lars Elldin as Jerker Enarsson * Carl Ström as Grandpa * Edla Rothgardt as Grandma * Gösta Cederlund as Germundsfar * Wiktor Andersson as Byskräddare * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Ålderman * Märta Dorff as Anna * Gerd Ericsson as Fkicka i Mårtensgården * Albin Erlandzon as Slaktare * Gustaf Färingborg as Larsson, länsman * Gösta Ganner as Lasse * Gösta Gustafson as Jonke * Haide Göransson as Karin Larsson * Amy Jelf as Bonddotter * Torsten Lilli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl From Backafall
''The Girl from Backafall'' (Swedish: ''Flickan från Backafall'') is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Bror Bügler and starring Viola Sundberg, Sven Lindberg and Kenne Fant.Qvist & von Bagh p.124 It is based on a poem by Gabriel Jönsson, which had been turned into a popular song in the 1920s, about the romance between a sailor and a woman on the island of Ven in the Baltic Sea. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast * Viola Sundberg as Ellen * Sven Lindberg as Per * Kenne Fant as Nils * Edvard Persson as Silla-Sven * Holger Löwenadler as August Larsson * Märta Dorff as Mrs. Larsson * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Captain Backe * Dagmar Ebbesen as Mrs. Backe * Olof Winnerstrand as Vicar * Aurore Palmgren as Botilla * Olav Riégo as Dücker * Renée Björling as Mrs. Dücker * Charles Gregmar as Robert Dücker * Jan Molander as Hellberg * Verner Edberg as Adolf * Gösta Gustafson as Matts Shoemaker * Lars Egge as Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Karlsson Of Jularbo
''Kalle Karlsson of Jularbo'' (Swedish: ''Kalle Karlsson från Jularbo'') is a 1952 Swedish musical drama film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Kenne Fant, Rut Holm and Ingrid Thulin.Qvist & Von Bagh p.93 It is a biopic loosely based on the life and music of the accordion player Carl Jularbo. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * Jan-Olof Lindstedt as Kalle, lillpojken * Ola Lendahl as Kalle, mellanpojken * Kenne Fant as Kalle, från 17 år * Ivar Hallbäck as Alfred Karlsson, Kalles far * Rut Holm as Selma, Alfreds hustru, Kalles mor * Britt-Marie Janssonas Inger, lillflickan * Kerstin Dunér as Inger, stora tösen * Ingrid Thulin as Elsa * Stig Järrel as Direktör Andersson * Ingrid Backlin as Hans fru * Alf Östlundas Biografförevisaren * Arne Källerud as En impressario * Arthur Fischer as En annan dito * Gustaf Lövås as Rallar-Svante * Torgny Anderberg as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |