Torbjörn Axelman

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Torbjörn Axelman

Born April 28, 1932

Died February 25, 2023 · aged 90

Lars Gunnar Torbjörn Kullänger-Axelman (28 April 1932 – 25 February 2023) was a Swedish television producer, director and writer. Axelman was born on 28 April 1932 in Eskilstuna, Sweden, the son of Valdemar Axelman, a bookseller, and his wife Märtha (née Engström). He passed studentexamen in Örebro in 1951 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1955 and a Master of Philosophy degree from Uppsa…

Known For

VibrationVibration · 1968
Vibration
★ 6.21968
MovieDrama
Mauritz, a handsome but frustrated writer, journeys to an island idyll of the coast of Sweden to enjoy the fleeting summer sun. Soon he becomes romantically involved with Barbro, a sexy young temptress.
A House Safe For TigersA House Safe For Tigers · 1975
A House Safe For Tigers
1975
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Director Torbjörn Axelman and singer Lee Hazlewood philosophize about their lives. In their vicinity are the psychics Fedra, mysteriously talking about tigers, the forces of evil that constantly threaten.
Cowboy in SwedenCowboy in Sweden · 1970
Cowboy in Sweden
★ 6.31970
MovieTV MovieMusic
Lee Hazlewood's album “Cowboy in Sweden” presented as a series of dreams. The movie alternates between absurdist skits and songs, given totally incongruous visual settings.
Oj oj oj eller 'Sången om den eldröda hummern'Oj oj oj eller 'Sången om den eldröda hummern' · 1966
Oj oj oj eller 'Sången om den eldröda hummern'
★ 8.01966
MovieComedy
Consists of a series of crazy-stressed sketches, in a loosely coherent framework. The story is a bizarre variation on the tale of the three suitors and the king's daughter.
Requiem for an Almost LadyRequiem for an Almost Lady · 1971
Requiem for an Almost Lady
1971
MovieMusic
A concept film made for Swedish television featuring songs that appeared on Lee Hazlewood’s album Requiem For An Almost Lady plus some additional tunes.
Nancy & Lee in Las VegasNancy & Lee in Las Vegas · 1975
Nancy & Lee in Las Vegas
★ 7.01975
MovieMusicDocumentary
Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood’s headlining concerts at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas 1973.
Het SnöHet Snö · 1968
Het Snö
★ 8.01968
MovieCrime
Michelle Moreau notice a man replacing a battery in a race car. She is chased by the man but escapes. The race car belongs to Bobby Flyckt and Michelle gets a lift with him through Europe.
SmokeSmoke · 1971
Smoke
★ 4.01971
MovieDrama
A group of Americans who live together in an old mansion somewhere in Sweden spend their time between working at the local airplane plant and hanging out with their revolutionary friends. Smoke has something going with his boss's daughter, but when the boss finds out, he has some dudes beat up Smoke. This leads to a strike among the workers, and a break between the boss and his daughter who goes to live with Smoke and his friends. In order to save his job from angry stockholders, the boss offers Smoke a sizable amount of money to end the strike; but when Smoke and the guys spend the money on guns things get out of hand.

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