Jan Troell
- Biography
- Before becoming one of Sweden's leading film directors in the mid-'60s, Jan Troell spent nine years as an elementary school educator. In the early '60s, he began making amateur films.
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- Born
- July 23, 1931
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Foreign Language Film Ingenjör Andrées luftfärd |
| 1973 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Foreign Language Film Nybyggarna |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Won | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Best Director Il Capitano |
| 1988 | Won | Berlin International Film Festival | Evangelical Jury Prize Commendation Sagolandet |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Foreign Film Everlasting Moments (Maria Larssons eviga ogonblick) |
Films
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