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Amanda Kernell
Directing
Born September 9, 1986 · Umeå, Sweden
Also known as Аманда Кернелль · Аманда Кернелл
Biography
Amanda Kernell was born in Umeå, in the far north of Sweden, to a Swedish mother and Sámi father. She directed several acclaimed shorts before being accepted in 2009 by the National Film School of Denmark for their prestigious four-year film directing program. Sámi Blood (2016) is her feature directorial debut.
Awards & recognition
- Guldbagge Award — Best Director · 2020
- Guldbagge Award — Best Screenplay · 2017
