Henrik Jansson-Schweizer is an award-winning director, writer, and editor from Sweden. He has worked on numerous acclaimed films, including the critically acclaimed “The Square” and “The Great Beauty”.
Jansson-Schweizer was born in Stockholm in 1975. He began his career as an editor at a small production company, and soon after, he founded his own production company in 1998. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, he wrote and directed several short films, which were selected for various film festivals.
In 2006, Jansson-Schweizer wrote and directed his first feature film, “The Square”, which was a critical and commercial success. The movie won numerous awards, including the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Following the success of “The Square”, Jansson-Schweizer directed the feature film “The Great Beauty”, which was released in 2013. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and won the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language.
In addition to his feature films, Jansson-Schweizer has also directed several television series, including “Wallander”, “The Killing”, and “The Bridge”. He has also directed several commercials and music videos.
Jansson-Schweizer is known for his visual style, which is often described as “lush and dreamlike”. He often uses slow motion and long takes to create a feeling of suspense and mystery. He is also known for his attention to detail and his focus on character development.
Jansson-Schweizer is one of the most acclaimed directors in Sweden, and his work has won numerous awards. He is also an accomplished writer and editor, and has worked on numerous acclaimed films. He continues to be an influential figure in Swedish cinema, and his work is admired by fans and critics alike.
