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Knut Erik Jensen (born 8 October 1940 in
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,
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) is a Norwegian
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, best known for his documentary '' Cool and Crazy''.


Biography

After studying French,
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and history, Jensen attended the London Film School. In 1978, he joined the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (
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), and has since made documentaries and short films for NRK as well as independently. He is known for the documentary '' Cool and Crazy''. Jensen has also directed three feature films: ''
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'' (1993), '' Burnt by Frost'' (1997) and '' Passing Darkness'' (2000). In 2008 Jensen was made a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.


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* 1940 births Living people People from Nordkapp Norwegian film directors Alumni of the London Film School {{Norway-film-bio-stub