Lena Einhorn
Swedish director and writer
Born
May 19th, 1954
70 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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