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Per Oscarsson
Per Oscar Heinrich Oscarsson (28 January 1927 – 31 December 2010) was a Swedish actor. He is best known for his role in the 1966 film ''Hunger'', which earned him a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. Early life Oscarsson was born, along with his twin brother Björn, on 28 January 1927 on Kungsholmen, Stockholm, to parents Einar Oscarsson, an engineer, and Therèse, née Küppers. The twins had two elder siblings. Their mother, who was German, died of cancer in 1933.Per Oscarsson - Bakom rubrikerna och replikerna ("Per Oscarsson - Behind headlines and lines") TV-interview with Agneta Bolme Börjefors from 1998. Career Oscarsson was best known for his role as Pontus, a starving writer, in the social realism drama ''Hunger'', based on the Knut Hamsun novel by the same name, a role for which he won the 1966 Bodil, the Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the 1966 Cannes Film Festival best actor awards. His most recent film role was as Holger Palmgren, the ... [...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] |
Dental Records
The Ballistics were a ska band from Ipswich, England. Formed in 2002, they have built up a healthy following across the UK and have garnered airplay in the U.S., Germany, Argentina and Brazil. The band's first album, '' Go Ballistic'', was released in 2003 in a limited run and sold out quickly. A first full-length album, '' Allow Me To Demonstrate'', was released in 2005. A second album, '' The Spirit Of Kelso Cochrane'', was released late 2006. In early July 2009, The Ballistics announced they were splitting up. They played their final show on 12 September that year. History The original line-up included former Red Flag 77 member, Glenn McCarthy, on vocals. He was joined by Mike Claydon (ex-Screaming Holocaust) on bass, Steve Pipe (ex-Stuntchild) on drums, Daz Hewitt on keyboards and Rich on guitar. This line-up recorded ''Go Ballistic'' in November 2003. Rich left for Nottingham at this time, and was replaced by Martyn Peck (aka 'Roki', ex-Optimum Wound Profile, Red Flag 77, Whi ... [...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] |
Defiance (1952 Film)
''Defiance'' (Swedish: ''Trots'') is a 1952 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Anders Henrikson, Per Oscarsson, Harriet Andersson and Eva Dahlbeck.Qvist & Von Bagh p.121 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Solna. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis A teacher imposes harsh discipline on his unruly son and the pupils in his class. Cast * Anders Henrikson as Uno Thörner * Per Oscarsson as Rolf Thörner * Harriet Andersson as Siv aka Sivan * Eva Dahlbeck as Teacher * John Elfström as Siv's Father * Marianne Löfgren as Lisa * Hugo Björne as Pater de Blaye * Hjördis Petterson as Erika, teacher * Stig Järrel as Principal * Viveca Serlachius as Inga * Jarl Kulle as Jerka * Christina Lundquist as Marianne * Hans Lindgren as Ove, Rolf's friend * Wiktor Andersson as Taxi driver * Renée Björling as Ove and Marianne's mother * Elsa Ebbesen as Neighbour * Björn Berglund as T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encounter With Life
''Encounter with Life'' (Swedish: ''Möte med livet'') is a 1952 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Werner and starring Doris Svedlund, Per Oscarsson and Arnold Sjöstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.121 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and location shooting in Nyköping. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis Gun and Robert are in love with each other, but while he is away doing military service they both have relationships with others. She falls pregnant and then miscarries, while he contracts syphilis. In spite of this they work to forge a successful marriage when he returns. Cast * Doris Svedlund as Gun * Per Oscarsson as Robert * Arnold Sjöstrand as Dr. Almer * Britta Billsten as Karin * Märta Dorff as Östermalmsdam som genomför aborter * Sif Ruud as Mrs. Jakobsson * Lars Ekborg as Klas * Arne Ragneborn as Göran * Ingrid Thulin as Viola * Peter Lindgren as Gun's Friend * Kjerstin Dellert as Singer * Björn Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living On 'Hope'
''Living on 'Hope (Swedish: ''Leva på 'Hoppet) is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Göran Gentele and starring Meg Westergren, Ingrid Thulin, Per Oscarsson and Gunvor Pontén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.147 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios of Europa Film in Stockholm and on location around the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. At the 1st Berlin International Film Festival it won the Silver Bear (Comedies) award. Synopsis Daydreaming theatre student Vivi imagines herself and her friends setting up a travelling theatrical troupe on a old cargo ship named 'Hope' (Hoppet) and enjoying a series of adventures. Cast * Meg Westergren as Vivi * Ingrid Thulin as Yvonne * Per Oscarsson as Per * Gunvor Pontén as Maj-Britt * Jarl Kulle as Jalle * Arne Ragneborn as Arne * Hjördis Petterson as Teacher * Olav Riégo as Teacher * Tord Stål as Teacher * Rudolf Wendbladh as Harry, mayor * Anna-Lisa Baude as Hilda, mayoress * Eric Gustafson a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vi Flyr På Rio
''Vi flyr på Rio'' ( sv, Vi flyger på Rio, We're Flying to Rio) is a Swedish–Norwegian drama film from 1949. Plot When captain Curt Åhs comes home one day, he discovers that his wife has been unfaithful. Curt gets to know the flight attendant Berit. They experience adventure together during a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Background and reception The film had its Norwegian premiere on November 17, 1949 and was about Scandinavian Airlines' long-haul flights on the new route to South America. The film included an authentic crash scene, which was originally shown in the Swedish film '' Ungdom av idag'' (Youth of Today). The critics gave the film mixed reviews. On the one hand, they one praised the actors but, on the other hand, they considered the story to sometimes be hackneyed and lacking depth. Cast * Åke Ohberg as Curt Åhs, the captain * Inger Juel as Karin Åhs, his wife * Lars Nordrum as Frans Hauge, the pilot * Per Oscarsson as Helmer Wallberg, the co-pilot * Margareta F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Of The Sea
''Son of the Sea'' (Swedish: ''Havets son'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Per Oscarsson, Dagny Lind and John Elfström.Qvist & Von Bagh p.121 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * Per Oscarsson as Rolf Bakken * Dagny Lind as Sigrid Bakken * John Elfström as Jockum * Barbro Nordin as Solveig Moen * Willie Sjöberg as Harald Björhus * Axel Högel as Hagen, priest * Ingrid Thulin as Gudrun * Christian Bratt as Tove Ericsen * Nils Hallberg as Håkan Haraldsen * Albin Erlandzon as Kåre * Svea Holst as Inga Björhus * Karin Högel as Brita Hagen * Magnus Kesster as Sten * Gunnar Lundin as Gunnar Björhus * Eric Malmberg as Nielsen * Wilma Malmlöf as Gammel-Kerstin * Aurore Palmgren as Mrs. Hansen * Georg Skarstedt as Lukas, 'Tröj' * Birger Åsander as Per Haraldsen * Brita Öberg Brita Öberg (22 May 1900 – 26 December 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Street (1949 Film)
''The Street'' (Swedish: ''Gatan'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Werner and starring Maj-Britt Nilsson, Peter Lindgren and Keve Hjelm.Qvist & Von Bagh p.121 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Synopsis A young woman is knocked down in a Stockholm street by a vehicle and is taken to hospital. While under anaesthetic she hallucinates about the events that have led up to the accident. Cast * Maj-Britt Nilsson as Britt Malm * Peter Lindgren as Bertil 'Berra' Wiring * Keve Hjelm as Rudolf 'Rulle' Malm * Naemi Briese as Vera 'Gullan' Karlsson * Stig Järrel as Staff Manager Sven Andreasson * Åke Fridell as Gustaf Persson * Marianne Löfgren as Elin Persson * Per Oscarsson as Åke Rodelius * Göran Gentele as Göte * Mimi Pollak as Mrs. Rodelius * Ragnar Arvedson as Consul Rodelius * Arne Källerud as Harry * Julia Cæsar as Mrs. Blomq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Loveliest Thing On Earth
''The Loveliest Thing on Earth'' (Swedish: ''Det vackraste på jorden'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by and starring Anders Henrikson and also featuring Marianne Löfgren, Per Oscarsson and Inger Juel.Qvist & Von Bagh p.121 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios of Europa Film in Stockholm and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Linder. Cast * Anders Henrikson as Georg Isakson * Marianne Löfgren as Greta Isakson * Per Oscarsson as Tomas Isakson * Erik Hell as Bengt Kahlman * Inger Juel as Karin Kahlman * Stig Järrel as Tobacconist Frithiof * Irma Christenson as Tilda * Ann Westerlund as Elsa * 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, direc ... as Göran Thome References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youth In Danger
''Youth in Danger'' (Swedish: ''Ungdom i fara'') is a 1946 Swedish drama film directed by Per G. Holmgren and starring Kenne Fant, Gunnar Sjöberg and Sven-Eric Gamble.Nordic National Cinemas p.188 It was shot at the Malmö Studios of Svensk Talfilm. The film's sets were designed by art director Nils Nilsson. Synopsis A young man is charged with car theft, but is acquitted in court. A social worker is assigned to help him reform, but his hopes to lead an honest life are threatened when an old criminal acquaintance turns up. Cast * Kenne Fant as Wille Nilsson * Nita Värhammar as Karin * Gunnar Sjöberg as Bo Wärn * Sven-Eric Gamble as Ärret * Anders Andelius as Pluto * Åke Askner as Skägget * Börje Blomberg as Råttan * Thure Carlman as Villes far * Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Bibbi Nicklasson * Jarl Kulle as Jänkarn * Otto Landahl as Verkstadschefen * Bo Lindström as Verkmästaren * Margot Lindén as Kickan * Mimi Nelson as Maggi * Lennart Nyberg as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristin Commands
''Kristin Commands'' (Swedish: ''Kristin kommenderar'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Dagmar Ebbesen, Wanda Rothgardt and Gunnar Björnstrand.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.55 The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Cast * Dagmar Ebbesen as Kristin Carlsson * Wanda Rothgardt as Marianne Westman * Gunnar Björnstrand as Dr. Westman Senior / Vilhelm Westman * John Elfström as Herman Karlsson * Olle Florin as Olle Elwing * Gabriel Alw as Professor * Margit Andelius as Janitor's Wife * Ann-Charlotte Bergman as Maj Westman * Margaretha Bergström as Nurse * Signhild Björkman as Office Clerk * Tor Borong as The Crook * Erland Colliander as Farmer * Nils Dahlgren as Pawn Broker * Carl Deurell as Promotor * Sture Djerf as Police Officer * Åke Engfeldt as Runqvist * Ulf Eriksson as Go-Between * Vera Fränkel as Nurse * Hugo Hasslo as Farmer * Sten Hedlund as Doctor * O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
