Katariina Lahti

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Katariina Lahti
Born (1949-10-13) 13 October 1949 (age 72)
Savonlinna, Finland
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter
Years active1976-1986

Katariina Lahti (born 13 October 1949) is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. [1] She directed eight films between 1976 and 1986. Her 1976 film Antti the Treebranch was entered into the 10th Moscow International Film Festival. [2]

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References

  1. "Katariina Lahti". katariinalahti. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  2. "10th Moscow International Film Festival (1977)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2013.