23rd Guldbagge Awards

Last updated

23rd Guldbagge Awards
Date 1 February 1988
Site Magasin 113, Göteborg, Sweden
Highlights
Best Picture Pelle the Conqueror

The 23rd Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honored the best Swedish films of 1987, and took place on 1 February 1988. Pelle the Conqueror directed by Bille August was presented with the award for Best Film. [1]

Swedish Film Institute foundation

The Swedish Film Institute was founded in 1963 to support and develop the Swedish film industry. The institute is housed in the Filmhuset building located in Gärdet, Östermalm in Stockholm. The building, completed in 1970, was designed by architect Peter Celsing.

The following is an overview of events in 1987 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Paramount Pictures celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1987.

<i>Pelle the Conqueror</i> 1987 film by Bille August

Pelle the Conqueror is a 1987 epic film co-written and directed by Bille August, based upon the famous 1910 novel of the same name by Danish writer Martin Andersen Nexø. The film tells the story of two Swedish immigrants to Denmark, a father and son, who try to build a new life for themselves. It stars Pelle Hvenegaard as the young Pelle, with Max von Sydow as his father, and also features Axel Strøbye and Astrid Villaume.

Contents

Awards

The Guldbagge for Best Film is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to the best Swedish motion picture of the year.

Bille August Danish film director

Bille August is a Danish Academy Award-winning film and television director. His 1987 film Pelle the Conqueror won the Palme d'Or, Academy Award and Golden Globe. He is one of only eight directors to win the Palme d'Or twice, winning the prestigious award again in 1992 for The Best Intentions, based on the autobiographical script by Ingmar Bergman. He was married to Swedish actress Pernilla August from 1991 to 1997.

The Guldbagge for Best Director is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to directors working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

Related Research Articles

Kjell Grede Swedish film director and screenwriter

Kjell Birger Grede was a Swedish film director. He directed nine films between 1967 and 2003. He was married to actress Bibi Andersson from 1960 to 1973.

The Guldbagge for Best Actor in a Leading Role is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to actors working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

The 3rd Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honored the best Swedish films of 1965 and 1966, and took place on 17 October 1966. Heja Roland! directed by Bo Widerberg was presented with the award for Best Film.

The Guldbagge for Best Actress in a Leading Role is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to actresses working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

Lene Brøndum is a Danish actress. At the 23rd Guldbagge Awards she won the award for Best Actress for her role in Hip Hip Hurrah! She has appeared in more than 35 films and television shows since 1976.

The Guldbagge for Best Screenplay is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to screenwriters working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

The Guldbagge for Best Foreign Film is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to the best Swedish motion picture of the year.

The 52nd Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honoring the best Swedish films of 2016 and took place on January 23, 2017 at Cirkus in Stockholm. The ceremony was televised by SVT, and comedian Petra Mede hosted the ceremony for the fifth time. She previously hosted the 46th, 47th, 50th, and 51st ceremonies. The nominees were presented on January 4, 2017.

The Guldbagge for Best Original Score is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to film composers working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

The Guldbagge for Best Cinematography is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to cinematographers working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

The 43rd Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honored the best Swedish films of 2007, and took place on 21 January 2008. You, the Living directed by Roy Andersson was presented with the award for Best Film.

The 45th Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honored the best Swedish films of 2009, and took place on 25 January 2010, and was hosted by Johan Glans, for the second year in a row. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo directed by Niels Arden Oplev was presented with the award for Best Film.

The Guldbagge for Best Art Direction is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to art directors working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

The 53rd Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honoring the best Swedish films of 2017 and took place on January 22, 2018 at Cirkus in Stockholm. The ceremony was televised by SVT, and comedian Petra Mede hosted the ceremony for the sixth time. She previously hosted the 46th, 47th, 50th, 51st, and 52nd ceremonies. The nominees were presented on January 4, 2018.

The Guldbagge for Best Costume Design is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to costume designers working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

The 54th Guldbagge Awards ceremony, presented by the Swedish Film Institute, honoring the best Swedish films of 2018 and took place on January 28, 2019 at Cirkus in Stockholm. The ceremony was televised by SVT, and comedian Emma Molin hosted the ceremony for the first time. The nominees were presented on January 3, 2019.

The Guldbagge for Best Makeup and Hair is a Swedish film award presented annually by the Swedish Film Institute (SFI) as part of the Guldbagge Awards to make-up artists working in the Swedish motion picture industry.

References

  1. "Pelle Erobreren (1987)". Swedish Film Institute. 15 March 2014.