Haakon Sandberg (b. Haakon Philip Fretheim Aall Sandberg; 30 August 1924,
Bergen,
Norway - 30 December 2013) was a Norwegian film director.
His interest in films began when he and his twin brother, Sverre, received a
film projector as a gift from an aunt at the age of 6.
After having studied
cinematography in
Copenhagen, he and Sverre, who had studied at the
New York Institute of Photography
The New York Institute of Photography (or NYIP) is a for-profit online school based out of New York City, offering different courses in photography to students all over the world. NYIP currently offers ten courses in photography.
History
The New ...
, started Svekon Film, a production company, in 1948.
He is the father of film director
Øyvind Sandberg
Øyvind Sandberg (24 April 1953 – 13 January 2021), was a Norwegian film director born in Bergen.
Biography
His directing career mainly consists of documentaries depicting Norwegian people leading original and often ancient ways of life. He won ...
.
He was married to Liv, who was also involved in the making of his movies.
Filmography (selection)
*''Gråpus som forsvant'', 1955
*''Bergen Havn'', 1958
*''Anno'', 10 movies (including ''Bergen, et møtested for mennesker''), 1960-1992
*''Uten opprør'', 1972
*''Hanseatene'', 1979
*''To hus tett i tett'', 1985
Awards
*
Venice Film Festival Prize for ''Gråpus som forsvant''
References
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1924 births
2013 deaths
Mass media people from Bergen
Norwegian film directors