Erik Balling
Erik Balling ( born November 29, 1924 in Nyborg, Funen, Denmark, † 19 November 2005 Copenhagen) was a Danish screenwriter and director.
Life
Erik Balling first began studying veterinary medicine, before he devoted himself to film at the age of 22 years. The Nordisk Film A / S, he was hired as an assistant director. In 1957, he was the youngest director. He remained in this position until 1986.
Balling was particularly known for his films The Olsen Gang. He directed thirteen of the fourteen films directed and co-wrote with Henning Bah its screenplays. The last film created in 1998, he was involved for reasons of age only as a consultant.
In addition, he still has directed more than twenty other films. Even his first work as a director Adam og Eva in 1953 he became the most important Danish Bodil Film Award for Best Film. He received further Bodils 1966 for the film Slå forestry, Frede ( German title caliber 7.65 - thieves Greetings from Copenhagen or Hau him first, Freddy ) and 1993 for his life's work. 1957 was nominated for his film Qivitoq for an Oscar and also took part in the competition at the International Film Festival of Cannes 1957.
In addition, he also worked as a television director, he directed several seasons of the hit series Huset på Christianshavn ( German title " Oh, these tenants !") And Denmark's most successful TV series Matador.
The Danish post office was in his honor on 27 August 2008 a special stamp to 5,50 Kr out ( Michel catalog Denmark No 1430 ).
Awards
- Bodil 1953: Adam og Eva ( Best Film )
- Oscar 1957: nominated for Qivitoq
- Bodil 1966: Caliber 7.65 - thieves Greetings from Copenhagen
- Bodil 1993: Erik Balling's life's work
Movies (director)
( Olsenbande films are listed on the Olsenbande page )