Martin Wiklund is a Swedish director and screenwriter. He is best known for his acclaimed feature films, which have won numerous awards and have been shown at film festivals across the globe.
Wiklund was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1973. He studied film at the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts and began his career directing short films. His first feature film, "The Lost Ones" (2006), was an independent drama set in a small Swedish village and garnered international attention for its thoughtful exploration of loneliness and longing. His follow-up, "The Boy with the Golden Heart" (2009), was an adaptation of a classic Swedish novel and was awarded Best Film at the Stockholm Film Festival.
In 2010, Wiklund directed "Love & War", a romantic comedy set during World War II. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning him a Guldbagge Award for Best Director. He followed this up with the acclaimed drama "The Girl Who Saved the World" (2013), which was selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Wiklund's most recent work is the drama "The Hunter" (2016), a family story about a man's struggle to reconnect with his estranged son. It won Best Foreign Language Film at the Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Throughout his career, Wiklund's films have explored themes of love, longing, family, and identity. He has a unique visual style and a knack for creating complex, sympathetic characters. His films are thoughtful and often deeply moving, and have earned him international acclaim.
Martin Wiklund is a talented filmmaker who has made an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. His films have won numerous awards and have been praised for their visual beauty and emotional resonance. He is a master storyteller whose work has touched the hearts of viewers around the world.
