Annelise Hovmand

Also Known As: Annelise Reffs

Biography: 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.

Department: Directing

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark

Adult: No

Birthday: September 17, 1924

Age: 100 years old

Gender: Female

Deathday: December 28, 2016

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Known For:

The Mad Dane
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