biography
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| male
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| lived:
| (1917–2001)
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| biography:
| Film director, born in Stockholm, Sweden. He studied natural science, then art, but preferred photography. His first short film won awards, and resulted in a contract with the major studio, Svensk Filmindustri. He made a series of prominent nature films which, though magical at times, emphasize the cruel and dramatic aspects of animal life. Titles include Människor i stad (1947, Rhythm of a City) for which he won an Oscar for best short film and Indisk by (1951, Indian Village). His first major feature was Det stora äventyret (1953, The Great Adventure), filmed on a farm, using no professional actors. |
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