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Jan Troell

Jan Troell

Director & actor · born 23 July 1931 · Limhamn, Malmö, Sweden

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Jan Gustaf Troell (born 23 July 1931) is a Swedish film director. Typically Troell writes his own scripts, and serves as his own director of photography. He is known for his realistic films, with a lyrical photography in which nature is generally present. Jan Troell is cited as one of the greatest modern Swedish film directors, along with Ingmar Bergman, and Bo Widerberg.

Where to start: Once Upon a Time There Was a Now (2025).

As director 51

As actor 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jan Troell movie?

By viewer score, Once Upon a Time There Was a Now (2025) at 6.0/10.

What are Jan Troell’s most popular movies?

The Emigrants, The New Land, Everlasting Moments.

How many movies has Jan Troell made?

62 films on TMDB, 51 as director, 11 as actor.

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