Biography
Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström is a Swedish film director. He first became known for directing almost all music videos by the pop group ABBA, and came to international attention with My Life as a Dog (1985). He is also known for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), The Cider House Rules (1999), and Chocolat (2000). He has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as the Academy Award for Best Director twice.
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Awards & recognition
- Litteris et Artibus · 2025
- Guldbagge Honorary Award · 2024
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2012 · nominated
- European Film Award - People's Choice Award — Best Director · 2001 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2000 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Director · 1988 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1988 · nominated
Filmography23 titles
My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
A Dog's Purpose
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Safe Haven
My Life as a Dog
The Cider House Rules
Chocolat
Dear John
An Unfinished Life
ABBA: The Movie
The Map That Leads to You
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Casanova
The Shipping News
The Hoax
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Once Around
Shall We Go to Your or My Place or Each Go Home Alone?
The Hypnotist
Something to Talk About
Hilma