swedish women filmmakers

1. Anna Hofman-Uddgren

Anna Hofman-Uddgren was born on February 23, 1868 in Stockholm, Sweden. She was a director and actress, known for Fröken Julie (1912), Stockholmsfrestelser eller Ett Norrlands-herrskaps äventyr i den sköna synderskans stad (1911) and Blott en dröm (1911). She died on June 1, ...

Karin Swanström was born on June 13, 1873 in Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden. She was an actress and production manager, known for June Night (1940), Kalle Utter (1925) and Flickan i frack (1926). She was married to Stellan Claësson. She died on July 5, 1942 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, ...

3. Pauline Brunius

Actress | Charlotte Löwensköld

Pauline Brunius was born on February 10, 1881 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. She was an actress and director, known for Charlotte Löwensköld (1930), Charles XII (1925) and Doktorns hemlighet (1930). She was married to John W. Brunius. She died on March 31, 1954 in Stockholm, ...

4. Mai Zetterling

Actress | The Witches

Mai Zetterling was born in Sweden in 1925, and lived briefly in Australia while still a child. She's known as a director and actor and trained on the Stockholm repertory stage, she began appearing in war-era films starting in her teens. Following her debut in Lasse Maja (1941), she made quite an ...

5. Carin Mannheimer

Writer | Saltön

Carin Mannheimer was born on August 17, 1934 in Osby, Skåne län, Sweden. She was a writer and director, known for Saltön (2005), Rika barn leka bäst (1997) and Lära för livet (1977). She was married to Gunnar Hanson and Sören Mannheimer. She died on July 11, 2014 in Göteborg, ...

6. Donya Feuer

Director | The Working of Utopia

Donya Feuer was born on October 31, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress and director, known for The Working of Utopia (2000), Dansaren (1994) and Face to Face (1976). She died on November 6, 2011 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.

7. Marianne Ahrne

Director | Långt borta och nära

Marianne Ahrne was born on May 25, 1940 in Lund, Skåne län, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for Långt borta och nära (1976), Frihetens murar (1978) and A Matter of Life and Death (1986).

8. Solveig Nordlund

Director | Aparelho Voador a Baixa Altitude

Solveig Nordlund was born on June 9, 1943 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a director and editor, known for Aparelho Voador a Baixa Altitude (2002), Comédia Infantil (1998) and A Filha (2003).

9. Suzanne Osten

Director | Skyddsängeln

Suzanne Osten was born on June 20, 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for The Guardian Angel (1990), Bröderna Mozart (1986) and Mamma (1982).

10. Marie-Louise Ekman

Director | Barnförbjudet

Marie-Louise Ekman was born on November 5, 1944 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for Barnförbjudet (1979), Puder (2001) and Nu är pappa trött igen (1996). She was previously married to Gösta Ekman, Johan Bergenstråhle and Carl Johan De Geer.

11. Johanna Hald

Writer | Sprängaren

Johanna Hald was born on July 20, 1945 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a writer and director, known for The Bomber (2001), Lotta på Bråkmakargatan (1992) and BlackJack (1990).

12. Eva Bergman

Director | Sven

Eva Bergman was born on September 5, 1945 in Helsingborg, Skåne län, Sweden. She is a director and actress, known for Sven (1997), Den ena kärleken och den andra (1993) and Trappen (1991). She was previously married to Henning Mankell.

13. Med Reventberg

Actress | Ronja Rövardotter

Med Reventberg was born on June 7, 1948 in Nyköping, Södermanlands län, Sweden. She was an actress and director, known for Ronia: The Robber's Daughter (1984), Bara ett barn (1980) and Jacob smitaren (1983). She was married to Hans Wiktorsson. She died on June 23, 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden.

14. Christina Olofson

Director | Sanning eller konsekvens

Christina Olofson was born on June 13, 1948 in Kristinehamn, Värmlands län, Sweden. She is a director and producer, known for Sanning eller konsekvens (1997), I rollerna tre (1996) and Jacob smitaren (1983).

15. Susan Taslimi

Actress | Svart krabba

Susan Taslimi was born on February 7, 1950 in Rasht, Iran. She is an actress and director, known for Black Crab (2022), Hus i helvete (2002) and Maybe Some Other Time (1988). She was previously married to Dariush Farhang.

16. Ingrid Janbell

Actress | Hassel/Förgörarna

Ingrid Janbell was born on August 4, 1955 in Borås, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Hassel/Förgörarna (2000), Charlotte Löwensköld och Anna Svärd (1981) and Charlotte Löwensköld (1979).

17. Maria Johansson

Actress | Tjorven och Mysak

Maria Johansson was born on April 7, 1956 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is an actress, known for Tjorven och Mysak (1966), Life on Seacrow Island (1964) and Så går det till på Saltkråkan (1977).

18. Pernilla August

Actress | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Pernilla August started acting as a child, performing in plays at Vår teater and at school. In 1979 she was accepted at the Statens scenskola to study acting professionally. Director Ingmar Bergman took note of her early and cast her as a nanny in his Fanny and Alexander (1982).

In 1982 she got ...

19. Åsa Bjerkerot

Actress | P & B

Åsa Bjerkerot was born on May 12, 1959 in Bandhagen, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress, known for P & B (1983), The Rooster (1981) and Gräsänklingar (1982).

20. Lisa Ohlin

Director | Simon och ekarna

Lisa Ohlin was born in 1960 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a director and writer, known for Simon och ekarna (2011), Sex, hopp & kärlek (2005) and Veranda för en tenor (1998).

21. Julia Hede-Wilkens

Actress | Monismanien 1995

Julia Hede-Wilkens was born on February 16, 1962 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a cinematographer and actress, known for Monismanien 1995 (1975), Un paradiso senza biliardo (1991) and Den vita stenen (1973).

22. Helena Bergström

Actress | Sista dansen

Although born in an acting family, she wanted work that included animals when she was young. At the age of 5, she was in a production of the play 'Klas Klättermus'. When she was a 15 she received a scholarship for studying in USA and moved to Mississippi for a year. During this year she became ...

23. Maria von Heland

Writer | Heirs of the Night

Maria von Heland was born in 1965 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a writer and director, known for Heirs of the Night (2019), Chainsmoker (1998) and Sunshine Eyes (2023).

24. Jessica Nilsson

Director | Die Jodeladies: Absolute partyterapi

Jessica Nilsson is a Swedish born director, playwright, actress and editor educated at The Royal Danish Art Academy and The National Film School of Denmark. She has been working in the film and television industry since 1995 and is probably best known for her feature films "All About Anna" (2005) ...

25. Ella Lemhagen

Director | Patrik 1,5

Ella Lemhagen was born on August 29, 1965 in Uppsala, Uppsala län, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for Patrik, Age 1.5 (2008), Tsatsiki, Mum and the Policeman (1999) and The Crown Jewels (2011).

26. Sara Kadefors

Writer | Sandor slash Ida

Sara Kadefors was born on September 19, 1965 in Sweden. She is a writer and director, known for Sandor slash Ida (2005), Fönstersmyg (Window) (2022) and Oh Shit! (2005).

27. Tova Magnusson

Actress | Svart Lucia

Tova Magnusson was born on June 18, 1968 in Sorunda, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is an actress and director, known for Svart Lucia (1992), Rederiet (1992) and Mannen på balkongen (1993). She was previously married to Figge Norling.

28. Lisa Siwe

Director | I taket lyser stjärnorna

Lisa Siwe was born on August 17, 1968 in Tynnered, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for Glowing Stars (2009), Modus (2015) and Greetings from the North (2015).

29. Maria Blom

Director | Masjävlar

Maria Blom was born on February 28, 1971 in Täby, Stockholms län, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for Dalecarlians (2004), Hallåhallå (2014) and Fishy (2007).

30. Anna Odell

Writer | Återträffen

Anna Odell was born on October 3, 1973 in Stockholm, Sweden. She is a writer and director, known for The Reunion (2013), X&Y (2018) and Okänd, kvinna 2009-349701 (2009).

31. Bahar Pars

Actress | En man som heter Ove

Bahar Pars is an actress known for feature films A Man Called Ove, Handling the Undead and Maya Nilo (Laura). A Man Called Ove was nominated in the category Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards 2017. In 2015, she was awarded the Medea Award with the citation "In her own personal way ...

32. Agnieszka Lukasiak

Director | Between Two Fires

Winner, best documentary, Nordisk Panorama, 2006. GOLDEN CARPATHIAN IFF, Winner Audience Award, 2011 PROWINCJONALIA FF, Winner Critics award, Winner Best female lead, 2010 MLODZI I FILM IFF, Winner young jury award, Winner best script, 2011 Trieste Film Festival, Italy, Winner Best Documentary, 2007...

33. Karin Franz Körlof

Actress | The Wife

Karin Franz Körlof was born on April 18, 1986. She is an actress and writer, known for The Wife (2017), Merum imperium (2014) and One Day All This Will Be Yours (2023).

34. Lisa Aschan

Director | Apflickorna

Lisa Aschan is known for She Monkeys (2011), The Deposit (2015) and Call Mom! (2019).

35. Amanda Kernell

Writer | Sameblod

Amanda Kernell was born on September 9, 1986 in Umeå, Västerbottens län, Sweden. She is a writer and director, known for Sami Blood (2016), Charter (2020) and Northern Great Mountain (2015).

36. Isabella Eklöf

Writer | Gräns

Isabella Eklöf was born on February 10, 1978 in Uppland, Sweden. She is a director and writer, known for Border (2018), Holiday (2018) and Kalak (2023).

37. Yohanna Idha

Actress | Dreamster

Yohanna Idha is a Swedish actress with a wide emotional range who aims to understand the character she portraits.

Her "touching an compelling portrayal of a rampant and somewhat naive woman who manages to deliver even the most awkward banalities with a perfect balance between sincerity and comical ...

38. Lisa Langseth

Writer | Till det som är vackert

Lisa Langseth is known for Pure (2010), Euphoria (2017) and Hotel (2013).

39. Gabriela Pichler

Director | Äta sova dö

Gabriela Pichler is known for Eat Sleep Die (2012), Amateurs (2018) and Painkiller (2024).

40. Steffi Bach

Director | Deathly Kiss

Steffi Bach is known for Deathly Kiss (2012), Lorelei Rising (2005) and Nora's Journey (1998).

41. Nathalie Djurberg

Director | Badain

Nathalie Djurberg is known for Badain (2005), Camels Drink Water (2007) and It's the Mother (2008).

42. Karin Hagen

Director | Och vi blir tyngdlösa

Karin Hagen is known for Och vi blir tyngdlösa (2002), Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund (1987) and Auf Achse (1980).

43. Emilia Hermanrud

Director | Edgar Allan Poe's Never Bet the Devil Your Head

Emilia Mosquito is a Swedish film director whose short films have made headlines due to their often political and or ideological content. Cage Sickness was awarded for best documentary short at the New York Short 2008 - Expeditions in Film. During 2009 she was working with artists in Stockholm and ...

44. Frida Kempff

Director | Vinterboj

Frida Kempff is known for Winter Buoy (2015), Micky Bader (2010) and Knocking (2021).

45. Ebba Lindkvist

Actress | Värmländingarna

Ebba Lindkvist is known for Värmländingarna (1910) and The Investigating Magistrate (1911).

46. Niki Lindroth von Bahr

Director | The House

Stockholm. Her award winning short films The Burden (2017), Bath House (2014) and Tord and Tord (2010) has been screened at festivals like Cannes, Berlinale, Toronto and Sundance. The Burden has since it's premiere in 2017 won 25 awards, including the Cristal for Best Short Film in Annecy, Best ...

47. Jessica Nettelbladt

Director | Drömprins

Jessica Nettelbladt is known for Prince of Dreams (2021), MonaLisa Story (2015) and I'm My Own Dolly Parton (2011).

48. Nicole Paglia

Writer | The Intervention

Nicole Paglia is known for The Intervention (2014), I Love Steak, But I Haven't Had It in a While (2013) and The Time Traveller's Support Group (2016).

49. Emma Ringström