Norwegian filmmaker Anja Breien dies at 86
Norwegian filmmaker Anja Breien, who studied at the French film school Idhec (predecessor of La Fémis) and brought French New Wave methods to Norway, has died. She directed about twenty short and feature films, which were recently rediscovered in France.
Key facts
- Anja Breien died at age 86.
- She studied at Idhec in France, the predecessor of La Fémis.
- She introduced French New Wave techniques to Norwegian cinema.
- She directed approximately twenty short and feature films.
- Her films were recently rediscovered in France.
Entities
Artists
- Anja Breien
Institutions
- Idhec
- La Fémis
Locations
- France
- Norway