Lena Einhorn

Swedish director and writer

Lena Einhorn - Swedish director and writer
Born

May 19th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Sweden

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Director, writer, and physician. Developed a career in film and literature. Authored several works, including a widely recognized biography of Astrid Lindgren. Directed documentaries and features that gained attention in Sweden and beyond. Also contributed insight into historical and medical topics through written work.

Directed the film 'Kopps'

Wrote the biography 'Astrid Lindgren: A Biography'

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