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Roy Andersson(I)

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Roy Andersson
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Roy Andersson was born on 31 March 1943 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. He is a director and writer, known for Eräs rakkaustarina (1970), Toisen kerroksen lauluja (2000) and Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien (2014).
BornMarch 31, 1943
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BornMarch 31, 1943
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    • 31 wins & 29 nominations

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Roy Andersson in Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien (2014)

Known for:

Eräs rakkaustarina (1970)
Eräs rakkaustarina
7.3
  • Director
  • 1970
Toisen kerroksen lauluja (2000)
Toisen kerroksen lauluja
7.5
  • Director
  • 2000
Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien (2014)
Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien
6.9
  • Director
  • 2014
Sinä elävä (2007)
Sinä elävä
7.4
  • Director
  • 2007

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Director

  • Kohti ääretönta (2019)
    Kohti ääretönta
    • Director
    • 2019
  • Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien (2014)
    Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Cinema16: European Short Films (2007)
    Cinema16: European Short Films
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Sinä elävä (2007)
    Sinä elävä
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Un matin partout dans le monde (2000)
    Un matin partout dans le monde
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2000
  • Toisen kerroksen lauluja (2000)
    Toisen kerroksen lauluja
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Någonting har hänt (1993)
    Någonting har hänt
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1993
  • Klas-Gösta Olsson in Härlig är jorden (1991)
    Härlig är jorden
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1991
  • Felix Pommes strips
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1988
  • Preppens - Paret
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1987
  • HSB - Spjälsängen
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1985
  • SAP - Varför ska vi bry oss om varandra?
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1985
  • Lotto - Familjen
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1985
  • Trygg-Hansa - Bröllopet
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1982
  • Tryggare kan ingen vara (1980)
    Tryggare kan ingen vara
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1980

Writer

  • Kohti ääretönta (2019)
    Kohti ääretönta
    • written by
    • 2019
  • Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien (2014)
    Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien
    • writer
    • 2014
  • Sinä elävä (2007)
    Sinä elävä
    • Writer
    • 2007
  • Toisen kerroksen lauluja (2000)
    Toisen kerroksen lauluja
    • writer
    • 2000
  • Någonting har hänt (1993)
    Någonting har hänt
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1993
  • Klas-Gösta Olsson in Härlig är jorden (1991)
    Härlig är jorden
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1991
  • HSB - Spjälsängen
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1985
  • Lotto - Familjen
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1985
  • "Giliap" (1975)
    "Giliap"
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • Eräs rakkaustarina (1970)
    Eräs rakkaustarina
    • Writer
    • 1970
  • Rose Lagercrantz in Lördagen den 5.10 (1969)
    Lördagen den 5.10
    • writer
    • 1969
  • Hämta en cykel (1968)
    Hämta en cykel
    • writer
    • Short
    • 1968
  • Kajsa Wilund and Peter Egge in Besöka sin son (1967)
    Besöka sin son
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1967

Editor

  • Toisen kerroksen lauluja (2000)
    Toisen kerroksen lauluja
    • film editor
    • 2000
  • Någonting har hänt (1993)
    Någonting har hänt
    • Editor
    • Short
    • 1993
  • "Giliap" (1975)
    "Giliap"
    • Editor
    • 1975
  • Rose Lagercrantz in Lördagen den 5.10 (1969)
    Lördagen den 5.10
    • Editor
    • 1969
  • Kajsa Wilund and Peter Egge in Besöka sin son (1967)
    Besöka sin son
    • Editor
    • Short
    • 1967

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Personal details

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    • Roy Andersson Filmproduktion AB
  • Born
    • March 31, 1943
    • Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
  • Children
    • Sandra Andersson
  • Relatives
    • Kjell Andersson(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Several TV commercials for Posten.
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    • 3 Interviews

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    Lars von Trier once described Andersson as the only Palme d'Or competitor he truly fears.
  • Quotes
    I'm one for solidarity. A society where one shares, and feels responsibility towards others. Unfortunately, we've had a period where to look after one another is seen as old-fashioned. This is the path Sweden has taken politically. But it's evident that it hasn't worked out. It is a painful insight, which I think people will start to realise more and more.
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      Gentle lighting so that shadows are never pitch black

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