Henrik Björn

The Swedish storyteller of the frozen north, Henrik Björn, was born in 1973 in the picturesque city of Umeå, Sweden. His career as a director spans from 2004 to the present, primarily working in the thriller and drama genres with notable works such as "Jordskott" and "Black Lake". Despite not having won at major film festivals, his work is internationally recognized and critically acclaimed for its stark, atmospheric visuals and complex, character-driven narratives. With a knack for creating an eerie sense of isolation within the beautiful, yet harsh Nordic landscapes, Henrik Björn is a master at transforming the Scandinavian wilderness into a character in its own right.