Stig Björkman
Stig Björkman (born 2 October 1938) is a Swedish writer and film critic. He has also directed fifteen films since 1964. His 1972 film ''Georgia, Georgia'' was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival. His 1975 film ''The White Wall'' was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival. His 2015 documentary '' Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words'' was screened in the Cannes Classics section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Selected bibliography * Bergman on Bergman: Interviews with Ingmar Bergman (1970), * * Trier on von Trier (1999); Faber & Faber, 2003, * Fucking film: den nya svenska filmen (2002) * Joyce Carol Oates: Samtal med Stig Björkman (2003) Selected filmography * ''Georgia, Georgia'' (1972) * ''The White Wall ''The White Wall'' ( sv, Den vita väggen) is a 1975 Swedish drama film written and directed by Stig Björkman. It was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival where Harriet Andersson won the award for Best Actres ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Film Criticism
Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films and the film medium. In general, film criticism can be divided into two categories: Journalism, journalistic criticism that appears regularly in newspapers, magazines and other popular mass-media outlets; and academic criticism by film scholars who are informed by film theory and are published in academic journals. Academic film criticism rarely takes the form of a review; instead it is more likely to analyse the film and its place in the history of its genre or in the whole of History of film, film history. Film criticism is also labeled as a type of writing that perceives films as possible achievements and wishes to convey their differences, as well as the films being made in a level of quality that is satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Film criticism is also associated with the journalistic type of criticism, which is grounded in the media's effects being developed, and journalistic criticism resides in standard structures su ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Georgia, Georgia
''Georgia, Georgia'' is a 1972 Swedish-American drama film directed by Stig Björkman. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival. Its screenplay, written by Maya Angelou, is the first known film production for a screenplay written by a Black woman; Angelou also composed the film's score, despite having very little additional input in the making of the film. Plot Georgia Martin, the most popular American singer in Europe, embarks on a three-day journey to Stockholm in order to debut her newest song. Shortly after her arrival, she sits down for an interview during which she is asked questions about romance and issues involving race and American politics, much to her chagrin. Afterwards, she is introduced to Michael Winters, a Vietnam war resister who has agreed to take photographs of her for a Swedish magazine. Afterwards, Georgia's manager, Herbert Thompson, chauffeurs her and her traveling companion and mother figure, Alberta Anderson, to their hotel. Afte ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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23rd Berlin International Film Festival
The 23rd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 22 June to 3 July 1973. The Golden Bear was awarded to the Indian film ''Ashani Sanket'' by Satyajit Ray. Jury The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival: * David Robinson, writer and film critic (United Kingdom) - Jury President * Freddy Buache, journalist and film historian (Switzerland) * Hiram GarcÃa Borja, director of the Banco Nacional Cinematrográfico (Mexico) * Eberhard Hauff, director and screenwriter (West Germany) * Harish Khanna, director of the International Film Festival of India (India) * Paul Moor, journalist and writer (United States) * Walter Müller-Bringmann, journalist and film critic (West Germany) * René Thévenet, producer (France) * Paolo Valmarana, journalist and film critic (Italy) Films in competition The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award: Out of competition * ''Duel'', directed by Steven Spielberg (USA) * ''Emperor of t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The White Wall
''The White Wall'' ( sv, Den vita väggen) is a 1975 Swedish drama film written and directed by Stig Björkman. It was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival where Harriet Andersson won the award for Best Actress. Cast * Harriet Andersson as Monika Larsson * Lena Nyman as Berit * Sven Wollter as Kjell Larsson * Tomas Pontén as Arne Blomgren * Rolf Larsson as Göran Engström * Palle Granditsky as Bengtsson * Theodor Kallifatides as Giorgos * Martin Jonsson as Patrik Larsson * Leif Ahrle * Olle Björling as Salesman * Gösta Bredefeldt as Mona's Father * Tina Hedström Eva Christina Hedström (31 May 1942, Solna Solna Municipality ( sv, Solna kommun or , ) is a municipality in Stockholm County in Sweden, located just north of Stockholm City Centre. Its seat is located in the town of Solna, which is a part of ... as Mona's Mother * Josefin Hodén as Mona References External links * * 1975 films 1975 drama films Swedish drama films 1970s Swe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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9th Moscow International Film Festival
The 9th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 10 to 23 July 1975. The Golden Prizes were awarded to the Polish film '' The Promised Land'' directed by Andrzej Wajda, the Soviet-Japanese film ''Dersu Uzala'' directed by Akira Kurosawa and the Italian film '' We All Loved Each Other So Much'' directed by Ettore Scola. Jury * Stanislav Rostotsky (USSR - President of the Jury) * Sergio Amidei (Italy) * Hortensia Bussi (Chile) * Antonin Brousil (Czechoslovakia) * Ravjagiin Dorjpalam (Mongolia) * Jerzy Kawalerowicz (Poland) * Ramu Kariat (India) * Nevena Kokanova (Bulgaria) * Komaki Kurihara (Japan) * Ababakar Samb (Senegal) * Jean-Daniel Simon (France) * Iosif Kheifits (USSR) * Sofiko Chiaureli (USSR) * Monsef Charfeddin (Tunisia) * Bert Schneider (USA) Films in competition The following films were selected for the main competition: Awards * Golden Prize: ** '' The Promised Land'' by Andrzej Wajda ** ''Dersu Uzala'' by Akira Kurosawa ** '' We All Loved Each Other So ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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In Her Own Words
In Her Own Words is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. History In Her Own Words released their first EP in 2011 titled ''Brand New Me''. In 2013, the band released their first full-length album on Ice Grill$ titled ''Everything I Used To Trust''. In 2016, In Her Own Words signed to InVogue Records and released their second full-length album titled ''Unfamiliar''. Band members *Joey Fleming (vocals) *Ian Berg (guitar) *Eric Ruelas (bass) *Omar Sultani (drums) *Andretti Almalel (guitar) Discography Studio albums *Unfamiliar (2016, InVogue) *Steady Glow (2019, InVogue) EPs *Everything I Used To Trust (2013) *Brand New Me (2010) *Bad Weather (2015) Singles *Lights Out (2022) *Leaving Forever (2021) *Bad Weather (2015) *Strangers (2014) *East & West (2014) Compilation Appearances *Happy Holidays, I Miss You - Yule Shoot Your Eye Out (Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The ba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2015 Cannes Film Festival
The 68th Cannes Film Festival was held from 13 to 24 May 2015. Joel and Ethan Coen were the Presidents of the Jury for the main competition. It was the first time that two people chaired the jury. Since the Coen brothers each received a separate vote, they were joined by seven other jurors to form the customary nine-juror panel. French actor Lambert Wilson was the host for the opening and closing ceremonies. The Palme d'Or was awarded to the French film ''Dheepan'' directed by Jacques Audiard. On winning the award Audiard said "To receive a prize from the Coen brothers is something pretty exceptional. I'm very touched". The festival poster featured Hollywood star and Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman, photographed by David Seymour. The poster was chosen to pay tribute to Bergman for her contributions to films and who also served as the Jury President at 1973 Cannes Film Festival. As part of the tribute to Bergman, the Swedish documentary '' Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words'' was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1938 Births
Events January * January 1 ** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the authoritarian regime. ** state-owned enterprise, State-owned railway networks are created by merger, in France (SNCF) and the Netherlands (Nederlandse Spoorwegen – NS). * January 20 – King Farouk of Egypt marries Safinaz Zulficar, who becomes Farida of Egypt, Queen Farida, in Cairo. * January 27 – The Honeymoon Bridge (Niagara Falls), Honeymoon Bridge at Niagara Falls, New York, collapses as a result of an ice jam. February * February 4 ** Adolf Hitler abolishes the War Ministry and creates the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces), giving him direct control of the German military. In addition, he dismisses political and military leaders considered unsympathetic to his philosophy or policies. Gene ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Living People
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Swedish Male Writers
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