Director

Knud Leif Thomsen

Directing

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Directed movies: 12Directed series: 0All crew credits: 13

TMDB ID: 117944

IMDb ID: nm0860920

Known for: Directing

Born: September 2, 1924

Died: October 14, 2003

Age: 79

Place of birth: Randers, Denmark

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1957 - 1975

Years active: 19

Wikidata: Q426241

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Biography

Knud Leif Thomsen was a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer, recognized for his impactful contributions to Danish cinema in the 1960s and 1970s. He studied at the University of Copenhagen and later at the Danish Film School. Thomsen's notable films include Weekend (1962), which examines the lives of middle-class Danes, and Tine (1964), an adaptation of Herman Bang's novel set during the Second Schleswig War. His work is characterized by its exploration of human relationships and societal norms, often challenging contemporary conventions.

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