Knut Bohwim
Encyclopedia
Knut Bohwim is a leading Norwegian
film director
. He co-founded the company Teamfilm A/S in 1962. His debut as film director was Operasjon Sjøsprøyt from 1964. He directed the war drama Det største spillet
from 1967, about the double agent Gunvald Tomstad
. He directed twelve films of the Olsen Gang
series, the largest commercial success in Norwegian film history. Bohwim was awarded the Amanda Honorary Award
in 1997, shared with Aud Schønemann
.
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He co-founded the company Teamfilm A/S in 1962. His debut as film director was Operasjon Sjøsprøyt from 1964. He directed the war drama Det største spillet
Det største spillet
Det største spillet is a 1968 Norwegian war drama directed by Knut Bohwim, starring Gard Øyen, Carl Henrik Størmer and Sverre Anker Ousdal. The film tells the story about Norwegian resistance member Gunvald Tomstad, and his experience as a double agent during World War II....
from 1967, about the double agent Gunvald Tomstad
Gunvald Tomstad
Gunvald Jørg Tomstad was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II. From 1941 to 1943 he was a double agent and radio operator in the Flekkefjord area....
. He directed twelve films of the Olsen Gang
Olsen Gang
The Olsen Gang is a fictional Danish criminal gang in the movies of the same name. The gang's leader is the criminal genius and habitual offender Egon Olsen. The other members of the gang are Benny and Kjeld . The gang members are harmless and never use violence...
series, the largest commercial success in Norwegian film history. Bohwim was awarded the Amanda Honorary Award
Amanda (award)
The Amanda Award is an award given annually at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, Norway, to promote and improve Norwegian film. The award originated in 1985, and has since 2005 been exclusively a film award...
in 1997, shared with Aud Schønemann
Aud Schønemann
Aud Schønemann was a Norwegian actress, regarded by many as the leading comedienne of her generation in Norway....
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