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Annelise Hovmand

Known for
Directing
Born
September 17, 1924, Copenhagen, Denmark
Died
December 28, 2016
Movies
17

Annelise Hovmand was a pioneering Danish film director, screenwriter, and editor, notable for being one of the first female directors in Denmark. She began her career as a film editor before transitioning to directing. Hovmand's debut feature, Arvingen (1954), explores themes of inheritance and family dynamics. She continued to direct films that often focused on social issues, including Ingen tid til kærtegn (1957) and Ta' det som en mand, frue! (1975). Hovmand's work paved the way for future generations of female filmmakers in Denmark.

Best-Known Movies

Filmography

1969The Mad Dane
1964Fremrykket mødeSpeaker (voice)

Directing, Writing & Producing

1991Hay FeverDirector, Writer
1986Hvor der er vilje, er der vejDirector
197124 Hours with IlseDirector, Screenplay
1967De forsvundne breveDirector, Writer
1966Nu stiger denDirector
1965GrænselandDirector, Writer, Producer
1965Norden i flammerDirector
1963SextetDirector, Writer
1963The Queen's GuardsmanWriter
1961The MusketeersDirector, Writer
1960Frihedens prisDirector, Writer
1958Krudt og klunkerWriter, Director
1957Be Dear to MeDirector, Writer
1955The BlindedProducer
1955Hvorfor stjæler barnet?Director

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