Erling Jepsen

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Erling Jepsen (2016)

Erling Jepsen (born 14 May 1956 in Gram, Denmark) is a Danish author and playwright [1] whose output primarily deals with his hometown of Gram and the culture in the surrounding region of Southern Jutland. [2] His novel Frygtelig lykkelig (Terribly Happy) was adapted into the 2008 neo-noir thriller Terribly Happy , [3] and his autobiographical novel Kunsten at Græde i Kor (The Art of Crying)was adapted into the 2006 film The Art of Crying . [4]

Jepsen won the 2004 Holberg Medal for his contributions to Danish drama. [5]

Selected bibliography

References

  1. Cody, Gabrielle H.; Sprinchorn, Evert (2007). The Columbia Encyclopedia of Modern Drama. Columbia University Press. pp. 733–. ISBN   9780231144223 . Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  2. "The Copenhagen Post". 25 April 2014.
  3. Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema. Scarecrow Press. 2012-08-31. pp. 176–. ISBN   9780810855243.
  4. Smith, Ian Haydn (2008). TCM International Film Guide 2008: The Definitive Annual Review of World Cinema. Wallflower Press. ISBN   9781905674619 . Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  5. Myhre, Dorte (December 2, 2004). "Det regner med Holberg-priser" (in Danish). Retrieved 30 November 2014.