Louise Boije af Gennäs
Swedish author and screenwriter
Born
November 1st, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Born in 1961, contributed to Swedish literature as an author and screenwriter. Gained recognition for writing compelling narratives that often explored themes of identity and relationships. Worked on various screenplays for television and film, achieving acclaim in the Swedish entertainment industry.
Authored the novel 'Suxxess'
Wrote screenplays for the series 'Suxxess'
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