Tora Mårtens

Tora Mårtens

Birth : 1978-12-26, Nacka, Stockholms län, Sweden

History

Tora Mårtens was born in Stockholm. She has a background as a still photographer and her work has been widely published in various magazines and newspapers and displayed in several museums and galleries. Tora graduated from Dramatiska institutet in 2007. She directed and produced the documentary Tommy in Cuba in 2007. Tora was recently awarded the "Boundless Media Contest Prize" in France for her film Dolce Vita with Bacon.

Profile

Tora Mårtens

Movies

Martha & Niki
Martha & Niki
Producer
In 2010 Martha Nabwire and Niki Tsappos took part in the biggest international Street Dance Competition, Juste Debout in Paris. It was the first time ever two women became World Champions in Hip Hop. This film depicts their love of dance, each other and about friendship put to the test. About desires, yearning and finding the right path in life.
Martha & Niki
Martha & Niki
Director
In 2010 Martha Nabwire and Niki Tsappos took part in the biggest international Street Dance Competition, Juste Debout in Paris. It was the first time ever two women became World Champions in Hip Hop. This film depicts their love of dance, each other and about friendship put to the test. About desires, yearning and finding the right path in life.
Colombianos
Colombianos
Director
Rich and elegant storytelling characterizes this emotional film about the turbulent relationship between two Colombian-born brothers who come together when one decides to confront his alcoholism.
For Maria
For Maria
Director
Anders and Maria never dared to believe in love, until they met one another. Life, which had been filled with tragedy, abuse and sleeping rough, suddenly had a meaning. This film recounts the wedding of the couple and their journey to find hope through love.
Dirty Diaries
Dirty Diaries
Director
Includes 12 shorts directed by young female artists, directors and feminists to create "12 propositions to rethink pornography".