Jörgen Holmstedt is a Swedish film director, writer, and producer. He has been active in the film industry since the 1970s, and is best known for his work on Lars von Trier's Dogme 95 films, Breaking the Waves and The Idiots.
Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Holmstedt grew up in a family of movie lovers. He began his career in the film industry in the late 1970s, working as an assistant director on various projects. In 1988, he wrote and directed his first feature film, The Day of the Child, which won him a Guldbagge Award for Best Film.
In the 1990s, Holmstedt began working with Lars von Trier, directing his first Dogme 95 film, Breaking the Waves. The film was a critical and commercial success, and earned Holmstedt a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Direction. He also directed The Idiots, which was another Dogme 95 film.
In addition to his work with von Trier, Holmstedt has directed and produced a number of other films, including the Swedish film The White Wall, which was nominated for a Guldbagge Award in 2004, and the 2006 drama Good Times, Bad Times. He has also written and directed several short films, including the award-winning My Dead Grandfather.
In recent years, Holmstedt has become increasingly involved in producing and consulting on films. He has served as a producer on several films, including the 2014 film The Final Testament of the Holy Bible. He has also served as a consultant for a number of Swedish and international films, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Throughout his career, Holmstedt has won numerous awards and accolades, including a Guldbagge Award for Best Film in 1988, a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Direction in 1996, and numerous awards for his short films. He is widely respected in the Swedish film industry, and is considered to be one of the foremost filmmakers of his generation.
