Carin Mannheimer
Swedish author and screenwriter
Born
1934
91 years ago
Died
July 11th, 2014
10 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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An author and screenwriter primarily engaged in writing for television and literature. Gained recognition for contributions to Swedish drama with a focus on themes of love, family, and societal issues. Worked on numerous successful television series and published several acclaimed books. The work encompassed both comedic and dramatic elements, reflecting life in Sweden. Explored human relationships and emotional depth in storytelling.
Created the television series 'Gustav'.
Published the novel 'Hela världen är min'.
Wrote screenplays for various Swedish productions.
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