Magnus Paulsson is a Swedish film director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the Swedish films, such as the Academy Award-nominated Let the Right One In, which premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
Paulsson was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1969. He grew up in a very creative family, with both of his parents being architects and his grandfather and grandmother both being writers. As a child, he had a passion for writing stories and creating films with his friends. After graduating high school, he went on to study film and media at Gothenburg University.
Throughout his career, Paulsson has created several award-winning films. His first feature-length film, Evil, was released in 2004 and won the Guldbagge Award for Best Film. His second feature-length film, Let the Right One In, was released in 2008 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2010, he wrote and directed the critically acclaimed film, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was followed by two sequels.
Paulsson also has an impressive list of television credits, having directed several episodes of the long-running Swedish crime drama Wallander, as well as the American miniseries Top of the Lake. In 2015, he co-created the Swedish series, Jordskott, which was nominated for the International Emmy Awards.
Paulsson is an active member of the Swedish Film Institute and is a strong supporter of the Swedish film industry. He is also a member of the European Film Academy and the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and Sciences.
In addition to his work in film and television, Paulsson is also a dedicated philanthropist. He's worked with several charities in Sweden, including the Children's Rights in Focus and the Swedish Red Cross.
Magnus Paulsson is a talented and successful film director, writer, and producer. His work has been recognized and awarded throughout Europe, and he continues to be a major force in the Swedish film industry. His commitment to philanthropy and helping others is an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference.
