Anna Hofman-Uddgren

Birth : 1868-02-23, Stockholm, Sweden

Death : 1947-06-01

History

Anna Maria Viktoria Hofman-Uddgren was a Swedish actress, entertainer, director, producer, writer and theatre director. She first appeared as a chanteause at the Tivoli gardens, Djurgården, Stockholm. She made her film debut 1911 as actress and director of the film "Stockholmsfrestelser/Temptations of Stockholm". She might have been Swedens first female film director. Mrs Ebba Lindkvist directed "Värmländingarna" in october of 1910.

Movies

The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar
The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar
A mother walks with her melancholic son on pilgrimage to seek comfort at the Madonna image, thereby trying to heal the broken heart of the son.
The Father
The Father
Director
Directed by Anna Hofman-Uddgren.
Miss Julie
Miss Julie
Director
End of the 19th century. In a mansion, Miss Julie lives with her father. She has just broken her engagement but is attracted to a valet, Jean. They spend the Midsummer Eve together and plan to fly to Switzerland. Anna Hofman-Uddgren was almost the first female film director in Sweden. Beaten by a couple of months by Ebba Lindkvist.
The Sisters
The Sisters
Director
In front of the salvation Army headquarters. An old man who is being teased by a flock of children, is almost run over by a car. Out of the headquarters gates march singing and playing female Salvation Army soldiers. One of the women is on her way to a nearby restaurant where the two sisters Ruth and Fanny works as waitresses.
The Sisters
The Sisters
Salvation Army soldier
In front of the salvation Army headquarters. An old man who is being teased by a flock of children, is almost run over by a car. Out of the headquarters gates march singing and playing female Salvation Army soldiers. One of the women is on her way to a nearby restaurant where the two sisters Ruth and Fanny works as waitresses.