Jörn Donner facts for kids
Jörn Johan Donner (born February 5, 1933 – died January 30, 2020) was a very important person from Finland. He was many things: a writer, a movie director, an actor, a movie producer, and even a politician. He also started the Finnish Film Archive, which helps keep old movies safe. Jörn Donner was born and passed away in Helsinki, Finland.
He is best known for producing the famous movie Fanny and Alexander (1982), directed by Ingmar Bergman. This movie won four Academy Awards (also known as Oscars) in 1984. One of these was for the best foreign language film. This made Jörn Donner the only Finn to ever win an Oscar for producing a movie!
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Jörn Donner's Life and Work
Jörn Donner had a very busy and interesting life. He was involved in many different areas, from making movies to writing books and even working in government.
A Career in Film
Jörn Donner loved movies. In 1979, he was part of the jury at the 29th Berlin International Film Festival, which is a big event for movies around the world. His biggest success in film was producing Fanny and Alexander. This movie is about two children and their family. Winning an Oscar is a huge honor in the movie world, like winning a gold medal in sports.
He also helped create the Finnish Film Archive. This place collects and saves old Finnish movies so that people can watch them for many years to come. It's like a museum for films.
A Talented Writer
Besides movies, Jörn Donner was also a great writer. He wrote many books. His novel Far och son (which means Father and Son) was very popular. In 1985, this book won the Finlandia Prize, which is one of the most important literary awards in Finland.
Life in Politics
Jörn Donner was not just an artist; he was also involved in politics. He was a member of two different political parties in Finland: the SDP and the RKP. He served as a member of the Finnish Parliament, which is where laws are made for the country. He was also a member of the European Parliament, which helps make decisions for many countries in Europe.
His Later Years
Jörn Donner lived a long and full life. He passed away on January 30, 2020, at the age of 86, in a hospital in Helsinki. He died from a lung disease.
See also
In Spanish: Jörn Donner para niños
