Georg af Klercker
Biography: Ernst Georg af Klercker was a Swedish writer, actor, photographer and director. After being forced to take leave of the military he became an actor. Two years later in 1912 he directed his first film, "Två bröder/Two Brothers". The film was however banned for moral reasons. But Klercker was unstoppable. He made three other feature films during the same year. Ingmar Bergman has appointed Georg af Klercker the first master of filmmaking in Sweden. Not least for his ability to create that magic depth in his pictures.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 15, 1877
Deathday: November 13, 1951
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The Last Performance
1912-08-11
The Last Performance
Overview: A young lieutenant falls in love with a circus rider. He leave the military and take a job at the circus. He quickly becomes the crowds favorite. His interest in another woman drives the rejected circus rider to revenge.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1912-08-11
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For Hearth and Home
1917-11-16
For Hearth and Home
Overview: Sweden's only war film during World War 1.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1917-11-16
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The Springtime of Life
1912-12-16
The Springtime of Life
Overview: A motherless child has a tumultuous existence, but she eventually becomes a famous international opera singer. Past and present meet when she performs in her original home town.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1912-12-16
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The Bonds of Memory
1916-01-03
The Bonds of Memory
Overview: Count Cronschöld is visited by his friend the historian Paul Linder, who wants to vist the castle ruin which is situated close to the count's mansion. During their excursion, the count spots a family of gypsies which is camping on his territory.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1916-01-03
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For the Fatherland
1914-03-16
For the Fatherland
Overview: A spy from a foreign country charms upper-class girl Ebba to infiltrate circle of powerful people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1914-03-16
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When Love Kills
1913-03-31
When Love Kills
Overview: After a harsh argument between her and her father, a young girl with artistic talent leaves home for a new life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1913-03-31
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Love's Crucible
1922-01-01
Love's Crucible
Overview: At the end of the middle ages, Ursula is accused of having poisoned her own husband. She claims she is innocent, but to prove it, she must submit to a ritual: trial by fire, walking on fire along a path leading directly to a crucifix. A film that has been much commended for the visual creativity shown by the director in successive blending in of images involving Ursula, her husband, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. Much applauded, also: the performance of Jenny Hasselqvist, thus described by French director René Clair: “We shall never forget her flaming eyes, the severity of her spirit, her abrupt and alarmed expressions, like an animal under threat.”
Genres: Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1922-01-01
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The Secret of Hotel Paradise
1931-10-20
The Secret of Hotel Paradise
Overview: The innkeeper Schultze and his wife are broke and don't know how to pay their rent when a shipwrecked sailor shows up with a chest full of money. In despair the Schultze couple murders the sailor.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1931-10-20
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South of the Highway
1936-12-26
South of the Highway
Overview: The plot revolves around Edvar Månsson, a farmer living in Skåne, Sweden.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1936-12-26
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Svensson ordnar allt!
1938-01-31
Svensson ordnar allt!
Overview: Butcher Charles Svensson (Thor Modéen) bets on the horses and wins the jackpot. He finds high society is not immediately appreciative of the newly rich.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 1938-01-31
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