Allan Ekelund
Swedish director and producer
Born
Died
2009
17 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Significant contributions were made in the Swedish film industry as a director and producer. Involved in various film projects, including roles as a production manager. Worked on both feature films and television productions, leaving a mark through a combination of technical expertise and creative vision.
Directed and produced numerous Swedish films
Served as production manager on various projects
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