About

Known credits:
21
Birthday:
1924-09-02
Place of birth:
Randers, Denmark
Website:
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Knud Leif Thomsen

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
1975 Bejleren - en jysk røverhistorie Directing Director 59
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1974 Rapportpigen Directing Director 58
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1973 Jentespranget Directing Director 58
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1971 Hosekræmmeren Directing Director 59
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1970 The Liar Directing Director 59
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1969 Midt i en jazztid Directing Director 58
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1968 Sådan er de alle Directing Director 58
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1967 Tre mand frem for en trold Directing Director 59
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1966 Venom Directing Director 59
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1964 Tine Directing Director 59
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1964 Selvmordsskolen Directing Director 59
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1962 Duellen Directing Director 59
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Writing
1975 Bejleren - en jysk røverhistorie Writing Writer 59
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1973 Jentespranget Writing Screenplay 58
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1971 Hosekræmmeren Writing Writer 59
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1970 The Liar Writing Writer 59
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1969 Midt i en jazztid Writing Writer 58
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1966 Venom Writing Screenplay 59
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1964 Tine Writing Writer 59
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1957 Jul i Skovridergaarden Writing Writer 58
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Production
1966 Venom Production Producer 59
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