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Mac Ahlberg
Born12 June 1931
Died26 October 2012 (aged 81)
NationalitySwedish
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Thompson, Howard (15 March 1969). "Screen: Amour, Amour; Sequel to 'I, a Woman' Here From Denmark". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Cinematographer, director Mac Ahlberg dies, Variety, 5 November 2012