Göran Strindberg (1917–1991) was a Swedish

cinematographer The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the photographing or recording of a film, television production, music video or other live action piece. The cinematographer is the ch ...

. Strindberg was one of the leading cinematographers in post-

Second World War World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...

Sweden, replacing the earlier generation who had emerged during the

silent era A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, wh ...

. He worked a number of times with the director

Alf Sjöberg Sven Erik Alf Sjöberg (21 June 1903 – 17 April 1980) was a Sweden, Swedish theatre director, theatre and film director. He won the Palme d'Or, Grand Prix du Festival at the Cannes Film Festival twice: in 1946 for ''Torment (1944 film), Torment ...

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.Bengt Forslund, Svensk Filmdatabas: Göran Strindberg, 2012
/ref> 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.SvenskaGravar
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Selected filmography

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I Killed ''I Killed'' or ''I Slew'' (Swedish: ''Jag dräpte'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Olof Molander and starring Anders Henrikson, Arnold Sjöstrand and Irma Christenson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.96 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios ...

'' (1943) * '' Prince Gustaf'' (1944) * '' We Need Each Other'' (1944) * ''

My People Are Not Yours ''My People Are Not Yours'' (Swedish: ''Mitt folk är icke ditt'') is a 1944 Swedish drama film directed by Weyler Hildebrand and starring Sonja Wigert, Gunnar Björnstrand and Hampe Faustman. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stock ...

'' (1944) * ''

Crime and Punishment ''Crime and Punishment'' ( pre-reform Russian: ; post-reform rus, Преступление и наказание, Prestupléniye i nakazániye, prʲɪstʊˈplʲenʲɪje ɪ nəkɐˈzanʲɪje) is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. ...

'' (1945) * ''

The Rose of Tistelön ''The Rose of Tistelön'' (Swedish: ''Rosen på Tistelön'') is a 1945 Swedish historical romantic drama film directed by Åke Ohberg and starring Eva Henning, John Ekman and Arnold Sjöstrand.Krawc p.383 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Stu ...

'' (1945) * ''

It Rains on Our Love ''It Rains on Our Love'' ( sv, Det regnar på vår kärlek) is a 1946 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman from the screenplay written by Herbert Grevenius and Bergman, based on the Norwegian play ''Bra Mennesker'' (''Good People'') by ...

'' (1946) * ''

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'' (1946) * '' A Ship Bound for India'' (1947) * '' The People of Simlang Valley'' (1947) * ''

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'' (1947) * ''

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 C ...

'' (1947) * ''

Song of Stockholm '' Song of Stockholm'' (Swedish: ''Sången om Stockholm'') is a 1947 Swedish musical drama film directed by Elof Ahrle and starring Ahrle, Alice Babs and Bengt Logardt.Qvist & Von Bagh p.58 The film's sets were designed by the art director Arthur ...

'' (1947) * ''

On These Shoulders ''On These Shoulders'' (Swedish: ''På dessa skuldror'') is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Ulf Palme, Anita Björk and Holger Löwenadler.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.294 It was made at the Cent ...

'' (1948) * ''

Vagabond Blacksmiths ''Vagabond Blacksmiths'' (Swedish: ''Smeder på luffen'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Anders Börje, Åke Fridell and Georg Skarstedt.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.152 It was shot at the C ...

'' (1949) * ''

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' ...

'' (1949) * ''

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 Ce ...

'' (1950) * ''

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 nei ...

'' (1950) * ''

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 ...

'' (1951) * ''

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 fil ...

'' (1951) * ''

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 Studi ...

'' (1951) * ''

Miss Julie ''Miss Julie'' ( sv, Fröken Julie) is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg. It is set on Midsummer's Eve and the following morning, which is Midsummer and the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. The setting is an estate of ...

'' (1951) * ''

Barabbas Barabbas (; ) was, according to the New Testament, a prisoner who was chosen over Jesus by the crowd in Jerusalem to be pardoned and released by Roman governor Pontius Pilate at the Passover feast. Biblical account According to all four canoni ...

'' (1953) * ''

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. ...

'' (1953) * ''

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 St ...

'' (1954) * ''

The Yellow Squadron ''The Yellow Squadron'' (Swedish: ''Gula divisionen'') is a 1954 romantic drama film directed by Stig Olin and starring Lars Ekborg, Hasse Ekman and Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz.Qvist & Von Bagh p.111 It was released in the wake of the Korean War, set ...

'' (1954) * ''

Darling of Mine ''Darling of Mine'' (Swedish: ''Älskling på vågen'') is a 1955 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Sickan Carlsson, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Erik Berglund.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studi ...

'' (1955) * ''

Master of Life and Death ''Master of Life and Death'' (German: ''Herr über Leben und Tod'') is a 1955 West German drama film directed by Victor Vicas and starring Maria Schell, Ivan Desny and Wilhelm Borchert. It was shot at the Spandau Studios in West Berlin and locatio ...

'' (1955) * ''

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'' (1955) * ''

Love Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest Interpersonal relationship, interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure. An example of this range of ...

'' (1956) * ''

Stage Entrance ''Stage Entrance'' was an American variety show broadcast on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network. It aired in a 15-minute time-slot, a common time-slot during the 1950s. Broadcast history The series, hosted by Broadway columnist Earl Wilso ...

'' (1956) * ''

King in Shadow ''King in Shadow'' (german: Herrscher ohne Krone) is a 1957 Western German historical drama film directed by Harald Braun and starring O. W. Fischer, Odile Versois and Horst Buchholz.Klossner, Michael. ''The Europe of 1500–1815 on Film and Telev ...

'' (1957) * ''

Mother Takes a Vacation ''Mother Takes a Vacation'' (Swedish: ''Mamma tar semester'') is a 1957 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Gerd Hagman, George Fant and Karl-Arne Holmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studio ...

'' (1957) * ''

Confess, Doctor Corda ''Confess, Doctor Corda'' (german: Gestehen Sie, Dr. Corda) is a 1958 West German crime film directed by Josef von Báky and starring Hardy Krüger, Elisabeth Müller and Lucie Mannheim. It is considered to be a film noir, one of a number made i ...

'' (1958) * ''

The Koster Waltz ''The Koster Waltz'' (Swedish: ''Kostervalsen'') is a 1958 Swedish romance film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Egon Larsson, Åke Söderblom, Yvonne Lombard and Gaby Stenberg. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. Th ...

'' (1958) * '' The Man Who Couldn't Say No'' (1958) * ''

Jons und Erdme ''Jons und Erdme'' is a 1959 West German drama film directed by Victor Vicas, starring Giulietta Masina and Carl Raddatz. It is based on the story "Jons and Erdma" from Hermann Sudermann Hermann Sudermann (30 September 1857 – 21 November 19 ...

'' * ''

Menschen im Hotel ''Menschen im Hotel'' (french: Grand Hotel) is a 1959 German and French black-and-white drama film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt, and produced by Artur Brauner. It starred O.W. Fischer, Michèle Morgan, Heinz Rühmann and Gert Fröbe. The scre ...

'' (1959) * ''

Marili ''Marili'' is a 1959 West German romantic comedy film directed by Josef von Báky and starring Sabine Sinjen, Paul Hubschmid and Helmuth Lohner.Bock & Bergfelder p.61 It was shot at the Spandau Studios in Berlin and on location at Berchtesgaden ...

'' (1959) * ''

Here I Am, Here I Stay ''Here I Am, Here I Stay'' (german: Hier bin ich – hier bleib ich) is a 1959 West German musical comedy film directed by Werner Jacobs and produced by Artur Brauner. It stars Caterina Valente, Hans Holt and Ruth Stephan. The film also features ...

'' (1959) * '' The High Life'' (1960) * ''

Sweetheart of the Gods ''Sweetheart of the Gods'' (german: Liebling der Götter) is a 1960 West German biographical film directed by Gottfried Reinhardt and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Peter van Eyck, and Harry Meyen. The film portrays the life of Renate Müller, a German ...

'' (1960) * ''

You Don't Shoot at Angels ''You Don't Shoot at Angels'' (german: Auf Engel schießt man nicht) is a 1960 West German comedy crime film directed by Rolf Thiele and starring Ruth Leuwerik, Hannes Messemer and Gustav Knuth. The film's sets were designed by the art directors ...

'' (1960)

References

Bibliography

* Raimondo-Souto, H. Mario. ''Motion Picture Photography: A History, 1891-1960''. McFarland, 2006.

External links

* 1917 births 1991 deaths Swedish cinematographers Artists from Stockholm

Göran Göran or Jöran (both pronounced ) is the Swedish form of George, not to be confused with the Slavic Goran. Notable people with the name include: * Göran Andersson, Swedish sport sailor *Göran Bror Benny Andersson Swedish musician, composer ...

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