Harald Hamrell

Swedish master of crime and drama, Harald Hamrell was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1950 and has been actively directing since the early 1980s. His work primarily spans across crime, drama, and mystery genres, with his most renowned works including the 'Beck' series and 'The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey', both of which have received critical acclaim. Though he hasn't won at major international film festivals, his gripping storytelling and meticulous attention to detail have earned him several accolades in his home country, including a shared Guldbagge Award for Best Direction in 1998 for 'Under ytan'.

Harald Hamrell, with his intense dedication to the craft of filmmaking, has crafted a legacy of thought-provoking cinema that has etched an indelible mark on Swedish film noir.