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Olle Länsberg
Olle Länsberg (28 March 1922 – 28 September 1998) was a Swedish writer. He wrote for ten films between 1947 and 1973. Selected filmography * '' Port of Call'' (1948) * '' Skipper in Stormy Weather'' (1951) * ''Violence'' (1955) * ''The Hard Game'' (1956) * ''A Goat in the Garden ''A Goat in the Garden'' (Swedish: ''Bock i örtagård'') is a 1958 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Edvin Adolphson, Gunnel Broström and Eva Stiberg. It was based on the 1933 novel of the same title by Fritiof Nilsso ...'' (1958) * '' Dear John'' (1964) References External links * 1922 births 1998 deaths Swedish male screenwriters Writers from Gothenburg 20th-century Swedish screenwriters 20th-century Swedish male writers {{Screen-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg
Gothenburg ( ; ) is the List of urban areas in Sweden by population, second-largest city in Sweden, after the capital Stockholm, and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated by the Kattegat on the west coast of Sweden, it is the gubernatorial seat of Västra Götaland County, with a population of approximately 600,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in Metropolitan Gothenburg, the metropolitan area. Gustavus Adolphus, King Gustavus Adolphus founded Gothenburg by royal charter in 1621 as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony. In addition to the generous privileges given to his Dutch allies during the ongoing Thirty Years' War, e.g. tax relaxation, he also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast; this trading status was furthered by the founding of the Swedish East India Company. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the , where Scandinavia's largest dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varberg
Varberg () is a Urban areas in Sweden, locality and the seat of Varberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 35,782 inhabitants in 2019. Varberg and all of Halland are well known for their "typical west coast" sandy beaches. In Varberg the coast changes from wide sandy beaches to rocky terrain that continues north into the Bohuslän archipelago and as far as the North Cape. Varberg is ranked as one of Sweden’s most beautiful cities. Geography Varberg is located on the Swedish west coast and is a popular beach and surfing destination for both Sweden and Europe. It has a main landmark in the large Fortress and Castle of Varberg. Through centuries many wars between Denmark and Sweden were fought here before Southern Sweden, including Varberg, became permanently Swedish in 1658 through the Treaty of Roskilde. It is a small town with architecture mainly from the turn of the century and has several green parks such as the Society Park (Societetsparken) and the English Park. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriter
A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television commercials, video games, and the growing area of online web series. Terminology In the silent era, screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist, and screen playwright.Maras, Steven. ''Screenwriting: History, Theory and Practice'', Wallflower Press, 2009, pp. 82–85. Screenwriting historian Steven Maras notes that these early writers were often understood as being the authors of the films as shown, and argues that they could not be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief "Film scenario, scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Call (1948 Film)
''Port of Call'' (; also known as ''Harbour City'') is a 1948 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. This film is strongly influenced by neorealism. Plot The film opens when we see Berit, a young woman living in Gothenburg, tries to drown herself by jumping into the sea. Among the witnesses of this incident is Gösta, a sailor newly returned from overseas and intent upon staying on land. By chance they begin a relationship, as the audience realizes Berit's checkered past and the existence of her abusive and cruel mother. The plot and character development centre on the relationship between Berit and Gösta, as she discloses her troubled past of family problems and various affairs to him and he must deal with his own feelings and conflicts about such disclosure. The film ends at a high note with Berit and Gösta decide to stay together and fight for their future. Cast * Nine-Christine Jönsson as Berit Irene Holm * Bengt Eklund as Gösta * Mimi Nelson as Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skipper In Stormy Weather
''Skipper in Stormy Weather'' (Swedish: ''Skeppare i blåsväder'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Gunnar Olsson and starring Adolf Jahr, Elof Ahrle and Bengt Eklund. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location around Gothenburg. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis An elderly fisherman refuses to recognise the need to replace his fishing vessel. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Alexander Alexandersson * Elof Ahrle as Trekvarts-Olle * Bengt Eklund as Åke Kristiansson * Sigbrit Molin as Britta Alexandersson * Gunnar Olsson as Birger Birgersson * Sven-Eric Gamble as Verner Kristiansson * Dagmar Olsson as Astrid Birgersson * Arthur Fischer as Sigurd * Magnus Kesster as Kristiansson Sr. * Frithiof Bjärne as 'Tarzan' * Mats Björne as Harry * Julia Cæsar as Julia, customer * Åke Grönberg as Singer * Kaj Hjelm as Sven * Stig Johanson as Gustaf * Oscar Ljung as Valter * Harry Ahlin as Hamnbas i Götebo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violence (1955 Film)
''Violence'' (Swedish: ''Våld'') is a 1955 Swedish drama film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Lars Ekborg, Doris Svedlund and Gunvor Pontén. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Synopsis The action takes place between 1938 and 1940. Klas Rylén, a volunteer in the Swedish Army, is facing a court martial for refusing to take up arms as a conscientious objector. He recalls the events of the past two years that have led him to this state at a time when much of Europe is being engulfed in the Second World War except for Neutral Sweden. Cast * Lars Ekborg as Klas Rylén * Doris Svedlund as Vera Nilsson * Gunvor Pontén as Helen Ivarson * Sven-Eric Gamble as Norin * Helge Hagerman as Captain Fränne * Carl-Olof Alm as Enok Mellberg * Per Sjöstrand as Sjunnesson * Lars Hofgård as Ljung * Ragnar Klange as Ivarson * Kåre Santesson as Broman * Karl Erik Flens as Sgt. Råby * Mä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hard Game
''The Hard Game'' (Swedish: ''Den hårda leken'') is a 1956 Swedish sports drama film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Sven-Eric Gamble, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz and Åke Grönberg. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Gothenburg. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Synopsis A promising young working-class boxer Conny Persson is pushed hard by his unscrupulous manager Andy Ekström. When Conny meets and falls in love with Margit Söderberg, she tries to persuade him to quit the cynical boxing profession and concentrate on running a flower shop with her Cast * Sven-Eric Gamble as Conny Persson * Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz as Margit Söderberg * Åke Grönberg as Andy Ekström * John Elfström as William Persson * Märta Dorff as Ester, Conny's mother * Lissi Alandh as Sally, waitress * Sten Gester as Viking Svensson * Sissi Kaiser as Karin * Arne Källerud as Pram * Erik Strandmark as Wille Thoren * Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Goat In The Garden
''A Goat in the Garden'' (Swedish: ''Bock i örtagård'') is a 1958 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Edvin Adolphson, Gunnel Broström and Eva Stiberg. It was based on the 1933 novel of the same title by Fritiof Nilsson Piraten.Costello p.193 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as Jon Esping * Gunnel Broström as Helfrid * Eva Stiberg as Elisa Zackrisdotter * Irma Christenson as Mrs. Esping * Åke Fridell as David Jespersson * Åke Lindström as Johan Vricklund * Gunnar Sjöberg as Fabian * Hugo Björne as Vicar Hagel * Sten Lindgren as The Bishop * Per Björkman as Erik the Vesper * Claes Thelander as The Parson * Helge Hagerman as Nils Åstrandson * Stina Ståhle as Vicar's Wife * Einar Axelsson as Sommerhoff * Karl Erik Flens as Lille August * Manne Grünberger as Jeremias * Agda Helin as Karolina * John Norrman John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dear John (1964 Film)
''Dear John'' () is a 1964 Swedish film directed by Lars-Magnus Lindgren and starring Jarl Kulle and Christina Schollin. The motion picture is especially known for nude scenes unusual for the time, and for the natural performances in them that caused the film considerable notoriety in the United States. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Plot John Berndtsson, skipper of the Öresund cutter ''Elsa av Bleket'', has finally found the woman of his dreams. In a passionate night together, they reminisce about the events that brought them together, despite past misunderstandings and hardships. It all began when John and his young crew docked in Flintehamn one Saturday, planning to spend the weekend there. In a local café, John was immediately drawn to Anita, who served him. Despite Anita's initial hesitation due to her daughter Helena, she agreed to dinner with John, having known him from a previous encounter tainted by his drunkenness. Both John a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1922 Births
Events January * January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes. * January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éireann, the day after Éamon de Valera resigns. * January 11 – The first successful insulin treatment of diabetes is made, by Frederick Banting in Toronto. * January 15 – Michael Collins (Irish leader), Michael Collins becomes Chairman of the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State. * January 26 – Italian forces occupy Misrata, Italian Libya, Libya; the Pacification of Libya, reconquest of Libya begins. February * February 6 ** Pope Pius XI (Achille Ratti) succeeds Pope Benedict XV, to become the 259th pope. ** The Washington Naval Treaty, Five Power Naval Disarmament Treaty is signed between the United States, United Kingdom, Empire of Japan, Japan, French Third Republic, France and Kingdom of Italy, Italy. Japan returns some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 Deaths
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Swedish Male Screenwriters
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