Thomas Robsahm (born 29 April 1964) is a Norwegian film producer and director.

Thomas Robsahm
Born (1964-04-29) 29 April 1964 (age 60)
Arendal, Norway
Occupation(s)Film producer and director
Parent(s)Ugo Tognazzi
Margarete Robsahm
AwardsAmanda Award (1999)
Nordic Council Film Prize (2016)

Personal life

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Born in Arendal on 29 April 1964, Robsahm is the son of actors Ugo Tognazzi and Margarete Robsahm,[1] and is married to screenwriter and actress Silje Holtet.

Career

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Robsahm has produced a large number of films, documentaries and short films, including "The Worst Person in the World", "Loveable", "Hope", "The Angel" and "Dancing Queen". Films he has directed include "a-ha The Movie", the drama Svarte pantere (1992), Myggen (1996), a documentary about Norwegian footballer Erik Mykland.[1] His 1999 comedy S.O.S. was awarded the Amanda Award for best Norwegian film.[2]

In 2009 he produced Angel, directed by Margreth Olin. He produced three films directed by Joachim Trier; Louder Than Bombs in 2015, Thelma in 2017, and The Worst Person in the World in 2021.

He was awarded the Nordic Council Film Prize in 2016 for Louder than bombs, along with director Joachim Trier and scriptwriter Eskil Vogt.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Svendsen, Trond Olav. "Thomas Robsahm". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  2. ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav. "Amandaprisen". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
  3. ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav; Emilsen, Ann-Sofi S. "Nordisk råds filmpris". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 30 March 2023.