Annette K. Olesen

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Annette K. Olesen is a Danish screenwriter and director. Her films Minor Mishaps (2002), In Your Hands (2004), and Little Soldier (2008) premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and were nominated for the Golden Bear.[ citation needed ]

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Career

Olesen made her feature film debut at the 52nd Berlin International Film Festival with Minor Mishaps, where it won the Blue Angel Award. [1]

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References

  1. Neimann, Susanna (11 April 2012). "Annette K. Olesen directs new film". Danish Film Institute . Retrieved 20 February 2015.