Mac Ahlberg
Mac Ahlberg | |
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| Born | 12 June 1931 |
| Died | 26 October 2012 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | Director Cinematographer |
Mac Ahlberg (12 June 1931 – 26 October 2012) was a Swedish film director and cinematographer.
Biography
The first feature Ahlberg directed was the Danish erotic classic I a Woman (Denmark, 1965) which went on to international success, especially in the United States. He quickly became identified with erotic fare, directing two sequels to I, a Woman[1][2] as well as a Swedish version of Fanny Hill (Sweden, 1968), starring Diana Kjær and Oscar Ljung. During the 1970s, he developed a conspicuous collaboration with actress Marie Forså.
Ahlberg moved to the United States in the late 1970s and worked mostly as a cinematographer on American productions; he was frequently hired by producer Charles Band.
Death
Ahlberg died from complications of congestive heart failure on 26 October, 2012. He was 81. [3]
References
- ^ Greenspun, Roger (24 October 1970). "Film: Continuing Tale of 'I, A Woman'; Interracial Sex Theme Also Gets Workout 'The Daughter' Makes It a Family Affair". The New York Times.
- ^ Thompson, Howard (15 March 1969). "Screen: Amour, Amour; Sequel to 'I, a Woman' Here From Denmark". The New York Times.
- ^ Cinematographer, director Mac Ahlberg dies, Variety, 5 November 2012
External links
- Mac Ahlberg at IMDb
- Mac Ahlberg at the Swedish Film Database
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