Claes Olsson

Claes Olsson

Nacimiento : 1948-11-28, Helsinki, Finland

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Claes Olsson is a Finnish-Swedish director, producer and screenwriter. Many of Olsson's films are based on scripts of Finnish-Swedish authors. Claes Olsson is the father of director and documentarist Iris Olsson.

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Claes Olsson

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Yellow Sulphur Sky
News reporter (voice)
In his youth, the author Frej has already found a deep connection and passion with an upper-class girl, Stella Rabell, that has lasted between them through the decades. When Stella's older brother Alex falls victim to a stabbing attack, Frej begins to reminisce about the events of decades past. Frej's memories from the bright 1970s to the present day are filled with love, jealousy, betrayal, life and death.
Yellow Sulphur Sky
Producer
In his youth, the author Frej has already found a deep connection and passion with an upper-class girl, Stella Rabell, that has lasted between them through the decades. When Stella's older brother Alex falls victim to a stabbing attack, Frej begins to reminisce about the events of decades past. Frej's memories from the bright 1970s to the present day are filled with love, jealousy, betrayal, life and death.
Yellow Sulphur Sky
Writer
In his youth, the author Frej has already found a deep connection and passion with an upper-class girl, Stella Rabell, that has lasted between them through the decades. When Stella's older brother Alex falls victim to a stabbing attack, Frej begins to reminisce about the events of decades past. Frej's memories from the bright 1970s to the present day are filled with love, jealousy, betrayal, life and death.
Yellow Sulphur Sky
Director
In his youth, the author Frej has already found a deep connection and passion with an upper-class girl, Stella Rabell, that has lasted between them through the decades. When Stella's older brother Alex falls victim to a stabbing attack, Frej begins to reminisce about the events of decades past. Frej's memories from the bright 1970s to the present day are filled with love, jealousy, betrayal, life and death.
The Glass Pearl
Producer
The stifling existence of suburban Norway forces a twelve-year-old boy to spend his afternoons plundering rubbish bins, in search of something specific, something that might actually lead to a reward for him and his family.
We Are the Pirates of the Roads
Producer
The Rosvola family – The Robbersons drive around the country in their pirate car robbing bypassing cars of their sweets, extra food and consumer goods. Life changes for the Rosvolas when they accidentally kidnap 10-year-old Vilja, a diligent school girl. Will Vilja succeed in escaping or will she become friends with the Rosvolas´ children Hele (12 years) and Kalle (9 years)? We are the Pirates of the Roads is a funny and crazy adventurous road movie for children.
The Battle of Näsilinna 1918
Writer
Guerra Civil de Finlandia, a partir de la batalla de Tampere. Cuenta la historia de la compañía de Erik Melín del Ejército Blanco, 212 de sus hombres lograron penetrar en el ejército rojo y proceder a la toma del Palacio Näsilinna el 3 de abril de 1918. (FILMAFFINITY)
The Battle of Näsilinna 1918
Director
Guerra Civil de Finlandia, a partir de la batalla de Tampere. Cuenta la historia de la compañía de Erik Melín del Ejército Blanco, 212 de sus hombres lograron penetrar en el ejército rojo y proceder a la toma del Palacio Näsilinna el 3 de abril de 1918. (FILMAFFINITY)
Fedya. Theodor. Tulio
Co-Producer
It’s discovered by chance that legendary Finnish film director Teuvo Tulio came from a remote village in Latvia near the Russian border. During his childhood he was known by the Russian nickname, Fedya. The local authorities immediately place a memorial stone in his honour, but the local peasants are confused and even angry about the unwanted publicity and guests. They have neither heard of Teuvo Tulio, nor seen his films...
Where Once We Walked
Tennisdomaren
The stories of the aristocratic Lilliehjelm family, the middle-class Widing family and the poor Kajander family from the Finland's independence through the Civil War and the Roaring Twenties ending during the Second World War.
Colorado Avenue
Producer
In the early 1900s, emigrant Hanna returns from Colorado to Finland. In America she was known as Dollar-Hanna, but in Finland she has to endure the Civil War and live through the prohibition. Hanna's independent spirit will guide her.
Colorado Avenue
Executive Producer
In the early 1900s, emigrant Hanna returns from Colorado to Finland. In America she was known as Dollar-Hanna, but in Finland she has to endure the Civil War and live through the prohibition. Hanna's independent spirit will guide her.
Colorado Avenue
Director
In the early 1900s, emigrant Hanna returns from Colorado to Finland. In America she was known as Dollar-Hanna, but in Finland she has to endure the Civil War and live through the prohibition. Hanna's independent spirit will guide her.
The New Man
Executive Producer
Sweden 1951. A new society is developing, a society where there is no room for the socially and mentally weak...
Shades of Happiness
Producer
Story about human relationships, love and forgiveness.
Shades of Happiness
Director
Story about human relationships, love and forgiveness.
Karl and Marilyn
Co-Producer
Karl is tired of the heavy burden of fame that oppresses him and he decides to liberate himself from it. He returns to life among so called ordinary people, after which he crosses paths with fame-seeking Marilyn. Ordinary Karl is the force that turns Marilyn into an idol of the masses. But not for long...
Elina
Executive Producer
En la Finlandia rural de principios de 1950, la joven Elina vuelve a la escuela tras recuperarse de la tuberculosis, la enfermedad que había matado a su padre unos años antes. (FILMAFFINITY)
Kites Over Helsinki
Producer
Epic tale about two generations of men in a wealthy Finnish family, spanning from the 1960s all the way through the early 1990s. The father has achieved his position as director of the family business through marrying the heiress. Their eldest son Dani, hoped to succeed his father, succumbs to drugs while pursuing a career in rock music. Younger Riku grows up under the shadow of his more talented big brother and slowly drifts into the late 1980s, noticing then how many of his friends have managed to take advantage of the economic upswing.
In Bed With Santa
Co-Producer
In Bed with Santa (Swedish: Tomten är far till alla barnen) is a 1999 Swedish comedy film directed by Kjell Sundvall. A German remake was made under the tiltle Meine schöne Bescherung.
Xenia of St. Petersburg
Producer
Katariina Lillqvist's puppet animation is a ballad about 18th century St. Petersburg, Catherine the Great's magnificent courtyard and the dim taverns of the suburbs.
Love & Crime
Producer
Amazing Women by the Sea
Director
In the early 1960s, Bella, her husband Kajus and their young son, Thomas, spend seemingly endless holidays together. Next year the arrival of new neighbors, Rosa and Gabe and their two daughters, start changing their lives.
El camino más corto
Producer
Ya se sabe que el amor no cae del cielo, sino que uno se lo encuentra en el regazo. Sobre todo cuando no se lo espera en absoluto. Y si antes alguien le hubiera dicho al repartidor de cerveza de Dormund, Hannes, que lo encontraría precisamente en la exótica soledad de Finlandia mientras un comisario de policía le pisaba los talones, lo más probable es que se hubiera limitado a sacudir la cabeza. Hannes, tímido experto en aprenderse horarios de trenes en sus ratos libres quiere ir a la nórdica localidad de Inari para participar en el Primer Concurso Internacional para expertos en guías ferroviarias. Para cumplir este sueño, ha pasado meses maquinando rutas de viaje y estudiándose horarios de memoria. Lo que Hannes no sabe cuando va al tren hacia el norte es que el Comisario Stefan y su ayudante Harry le creen el sospechoso número uno de un nuevo caso de asesinato...
The Country Doctor
Producer
An animation based on a short story by Franz Kafka about a country doctor interrupted by an alarm clock on a quiet home evening. In a bomb-ravaged room are waiting a dying child and a group of black market traders playing cards.
The Maiden and the Soldier
Producer
A strikingly realized puppet tale, based on an old folk ballad of a maiden who sets out to search for her lost fiancé in the turmoils of war. The beloved is found in a stationary hospital where the Grim Reaper is preparing for his gloomy task. It was inspired by the poem The Legend of the Dead Soldier by Bertolt Brecht.
M.A. Numminen Sings Wittgenstein
Director
Claes Olsson’s first film about M.A.Numminen. Numminen sings Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s most famous phrase from his book Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus: “Wovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muss man schweigen (What we cannot speak about we must consign to silence).”
The Killing of a Cat
Producer
In the closed community of a reform school for teenagers, the principal's daughter is found sexually molested. The schoolgirls seem to know more than they are willing to tell.
Sanokaa mitä näitte
Producer
The filmmaker interviews her 5 sisters, her brother, and her demented mother about their common past. The siblings have radically different narratives of their shared history, disagreeing on vital questions including which parent was abusive and which protective.
Fritagen och trollbunden
Co-Producer
Documentary about the role of women in rural northern Swedish society.
Love in a Fish Bowl
Editor
Waitress Saara meets handsome journalist Joni, and soon moves in to live with him. Joni tries his best to satisfy Saara sexually but, disturbed by violent lesbian fantasies, she is unable to experience orgasm. Trying to cope with the situation, Saara has another brief affair back in her old home town.
Love in a Fish Bowl
Producer
Waitress Saara meets handsome journalist Joni, and soon moves in to live with him. Joni tries his best to satisfy Saara sexually but, disturbed by violent lesbian fantasies, she is unable to experience orgasm. Trying to cope with the situation, Saara has another brief affair back in her old home town.
Love in a Fish Bowl
Director
Waitress Saara meets handsome journalist Joni, and soon moves in to live with him. Joni tries his best to satisfy Saara sexually but, disturbed by violent lesbian fantasies, she is unable to experience orgasm. Trying to cope with the situation, Saara has another brief affair back in her old home town.
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Writer
One day when Ruben Stiller is playing in a bath, he gets an alien talking to Nadja, who asks him to find out the fate of Charly's dog. Ruben agrees because Charly's host was Mauritz Stiller, and Ruben is the grandson of Mauritz's brother.
Stiller, Garbo & jag
Director
One day when Ruben Stiller is playing in a bath, he gets an alien talking to Nadja, who asks him to find out the fate of Charly's dog. Ruben agrees because Charly's host was Mauritz Stiller, and Ruben is the grandson of Mauritz's brother.
On the Trail of Elvis the Cat
Tom, the producer
Story about the monetary problems of a movie producer and the pain and joy of film-making
On the Trail of Elvis the Cat
Director
Story about the monetary problems of a movie producer and the pain and joy of film-making
Jon
Production Manager
Story of Jari, a misfit and coward who, after hitting his girlfriend escapes to a fish factory in Norway. There he meets Heikki, who works for the same company. However, the violence follows Jon in Norway too.
Flame Top
Producer
This biographical film celebrates the little-known life of the Finnish novelist and revolutionary Maiju Lassila (Asko Sarkola), born in 1868. Lassila's early years are briefly shown, then the film richly details his active and paradoxically reclusive adult life, beginning with his sojourn in St. Petersburg, working as a businessman. Unable to stay away from politics, he caused the assassination of a high-ranking Czarist and as a result, had to run back to Finland to hide. Once established in the comparative safety of a small village, he taught school in order to support his real vocation as a writer. Always living on the edge of poverty, if not square in the middle of it, Lassila continues to avoid public contact - he keeps his identity low-key and camoflages it by publishing under a variety of pseudonyms.
Tvingad att leva
Policeman
A writer and his girlfriend are attacked by a homicidal madman.