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Hasse Ekman
Hasse Ekman (born Hans Gösta Ekman; 10September 191515February 2004) was a Swedish director, actor, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Biography Hasse Ekman is probably Sweden's most successful and critically acclaimed film director from the period after Sjöström and Stiller and prior to Ingmar Bergman, peaking between the mid-1940s and 1950. He was greatly influenced by filmmaker Orson Welles and also by episodic-films. His most successful film as a director is often said to be the 1950 film ''Flicka och hyacinter'' ( Girl with Hyacinths), a crime/mystery drama about a young woman committing suicide by hanging herself in her apartment. His 1957 film '' Summer Place Wanted'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Hasse Ekman is part of the prominent "Ekman acting family" in Sweden: He was the son of Swedish star actor Gösta Ekman (senior) and father of actor Gösta Ekman (junior), actor Stefan Ekman and stage/film director Mikael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm
Stockholm (; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, most populous city of Sweden, as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the Stockholm Municipality, municipality, with 1.6 million in the Stockholm urban area, urban area, and 2.5 million in the Metropolitan Stockholm, metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Mälaren, Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. The city serves as the county seat of Stockholm County. Stockholm is the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of Sweden. The Stockholm region alone accounts for over a third of the country's Gros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl With Hyacinths
''Girl with Hyacinths'' () 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 neighbour who has died by suicide. Plot A young woman is playing the piano at a wild party. When asked to play a special tune, she begins but stops abruptly and rushes out, visibly upset. Alone she starts to walk home through late night central Stockholm. Crossing a bridge, she has a conversation with a drunk artist, and after his persuasion, out of kindness, she gives him money for the sketch, but does not take it. Arriving at her apartment, she straps a rope to the ceiling and hangs herself. The next morning her body is found by a housekeeper. The police arrives and ask questions to her neighbours. The young woman's name was Dagmar Brink, and she was something of a loner. Nobody knew much about her, although she had lived for a while in the building, but everyone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyckan Kommer
''Lyckan kommer'' () is a 1942 Swedish comedy film directed by Hasse Ekman. Ekmans script was filmed in Denmark the same year with the title '' Lykken kommer'', directed by Emanuel Gregers and with Marguerite Viby repeating her role and Ebbe Rode playing Järrels role. Plot summary This fairy tale for grown-up children tells us about Georg and Monika Hedberg, they are so rich and live in such luxury that they have lost sight of each other and the ability to be happy, the way they were when they lived in humble circumstances. Now they quarrel and annoy each other instead, and finally they agree to get a divorce. In consultation with their lawyer they make a bet to save their marriage. The lawyer says that they are simply too spoiled, impractical and behave like two children. They will now start over again, move to a humble apartment, go back to work and live solely on their income during these months while the lawyer freezes all their assets. Can a more modest life make happine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flames In The Dark
''Flames in the Dark'' () is a 1942 Swedish drama film directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary Rolf Nordmark and Eva Berg both work as teachers at Ringsala boarding school. Rolf has long been in love with Eva, but when the semester begins again in the fall, he learns that she is to leave her job and marry a newly hired teacher at the school, Birger Sjögren. Rolf and Eva continues their friendship, but Birger who is very jealous thinks that it is more than that and becomes more and more angry. A series of mysterious fires begins to take place around the school. Per Sahlén, one of the students, is sure that he has seen the severe Latin teacher Sjögren setting fire to a barn. But can he convince the trusted and psychologically skilled teacher Nordmark of his suspicions in time to stop a disaster? Cast *Edvin Adolphson as Rolf Nordmark, Schoolmaster *Stig Järrel as Birger Sjögren, Schoolmaster *Inga Tidblad as Eva Berg *Hugo Björne as Edvard Bergfelt, Principal at Ringsala *L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Första Divisionen
''Första divisionen'' () is a 1941 Cinema of Sweden, Swedish drama film, drama film directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary After a period of hospitalization, caused by an aircraft accident, second lieutenant Gunnar Bråde returns to his old squadron. During an exercise a bomb hits his plane's propeller and he is forced to jump out with a parachute over the target area. This is not observed by any of the pilots, who continue to drop their bombs... Cast *Lars Hanson as Colonel Magnus Ståhlberg, commander of Royal Nerike Air Force Wing in Lindesnäs *Gunnar Sjöberg as Captain Krister Hansson, squadron commander *Stig Järrel as Lieutenant Rutger Sperling *Hasse Ekman as Second lieutenant Gunnar Bråde *Emil Fjellström as Sergeant major Persson *Ragnar Falck as Sergeant Bertil "Jocke" Johansson, signaller *Carl Reinholdz as Corporal "Storken" Karlsson *Irma Christenson as Mona Falkstedt, Kristers fiancée *Britta Brunius as Greta Johansson, Jockes wife *Linnéa Hillberg as Mrs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Med Dej I Mina Armar
''Med dej i mina armar'' () is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary Millionaire Krister Dahl loses his memory when he is hit in the head by a golf ball one day. He later goes to a party and meets his ex-wife and immediately fall in love with her again, not knowing who she is. She does not know what to think about this sudden change in his behaviour. He is like a new man, only question is, who is he? Cast *Edvin Adolphson as Krister Dahl * Karin Ekelund as Barbro Brandt * Thor Modéen as Vårby, Kristers valet * Stig Järrel as Felix Tallgren * Katie Rolfsen as Hilda, Barbros maid * Marianne Aminoff as Magdalena Hildisan * Carl-Gunnar Wingård as Svanberg, Lawyer *Anna-Lisa Baude as Mrs. Svensson * John Botvid as Alexander Danielsson, taxi driver *Leif Amble-Næss as Sardini *Mimi Pollak as Miss Carlander * Eivor Engelbrektsson as Miss Svensson * Nils Jacobsson as Troubador Höglund * Åke Johansson as caddie *Julia Cæsar Julia Maria Vilhelm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman (29 August 191529 August 1982) was a Swedish actress.Obituary ''Variety Obituaries, Variety'', 1 September 1982. With a career spanning five decades, Bergman is often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history. She won List of awards and nominations received by Ingrid Bergman, numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Award, and a Volpi Cup. She is one of only four actresses to have received at least List of actors with two or more Academy Awards in acting categories, three acting Academy Awards (only Katharine Hepburn has four). In 1999, the American Film Institute recognised Bergman as the fourth-greatest female AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars, screen legend of Classical Hollywood cinema, Classic Hollywood Cinema. Born in Stockholm to a Swedish father and German mother, Bergman began her acting career in Swedish and German films. Her introduction to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intermezzo (1936 Film)
''Intermezzo'' is a 1936 Swedish drama film directed and co-written by Gustaf Molander about a concert violinist falling in love with his daughter's piano teacher. The cast includes Gösta Ekman and Ingrid Bergman in the leads. This film led to Bergman gaining her contract with David O. Selznick and acting in a 1939 American remake opposite Leslie Howard. It was later remade again as the 1980 film '' Honeysuckle Rose''. Main cast * Gösta Ekman as Professor Holger Brandt * Inga Tidblad as Margit Brandt * Ingrid Bergman as Anita Hoffman * Erik Berglund as Impresario Charles Möller (credited as Bullen Berglund) * Hugo Björne as Thomas Stenborg * Anders Henrikson as Swedish sailor * Hasse Ekman Hasse Ekman (born Hans Gösta Ekman; 10September 191515February 2004) was a Swedish director, actor, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Biography Hasse Ekman is probably Sweden's most successful and critically acclaimed film ... as Åke Brandt (credited as Han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawdust And Tinsel
''Sawdust and Tinsel'' () is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Plot In Sawdust and Tinsel, Bergman portrays a disturbing battle between the sexes within a circus setting. The story follows the clown Frost, who discovers that a beautiful lady bathing nude is actually his wife. The circus owner, Albert, and his mistress, Anne are facing financial difficulties and relationship problems. They seek help from a theatre director, who insults their appearance but lends them clothes. Anne encounters a man named Frans, who pursues her despite her rejection. The circus members face humiliation and horse confiscation from the police. Anne pleads with Albert not to leave her, but he remains determined to return to his wife. Anne turns to Frans for support, leading to a sexual encounter. Albert discovers the truth and confronts Anne, resulting in a chaotic scene. The circus prepares for a performance, during which Albert and Frans engage in a physical fight. Albert contempl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirst (1949 Film)
''Thirst'' () is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was released as ''Three Strange Loves'' in the United Kingdom. Plot Rut and her husband Bertil travel home by train after a holiday in Italy. Their marriage is unhappy due to Rut's changing moods and heavy drinking. While passing through the ruins of post-war Germany, Rut recalls an earlier affair with married military officer Raoul. Raoul forced her to abort their child, which resulted in complications, mainly Rut's infertility and her inability to continue her career as a dancer. Her friend and co-dancer Valborg, disgusted by men, turned to other women. Bertil too is haunted by an earlier affair, with widow Viola. While Rut and Bertil travel home, the film shows Viola's escape from a sadistic psychiatrist, her encounter with Valborg, who openly tries to seduce her, and her final suicide. Meanwhile, tension between Rut and Bertil escalates, and Bertil seemingly kills Rut after a fight. Bertil awakens an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
