Lisa Ohlin CV
Swedish/American Lisa Ohlin has to date directed twelve 45-minute episodes of crime, five feature films and several TV dramas. She has developed and conceptualized two TV series, in addition to directing episodes for others. She started in short films and commercials and has also worked at Sweden’s major theatres with drama and musicals.
Lisa Ohlin holds a Masters of Art in Film from New York University and a Bachelors of Art in Drawing and Social Anthropology, Magna cum Laude. 2007-2009 the Swedish Film institute selected Lisa Ohlin as Swedish film commissioner for feature films.
FILMOGRAPHY
Television work
2021: Beck: 2 x 90 minute films: “58 minutes” and “The crying policeman”
2020: Beck: 2 x 90 minute films: “Death in Samarra” and “The lost son”
Director: Lisa Ohlin (incl. additional Scriptwriting)
Running time: 2 x 90 minutes
Producer: Filmlance International, Sweden for TV4/Cmore and German ZDF
The long running and world renowned Scandi Noir series based on Maj Sjöwalls and Per Wahlöös books, about an older seasoned murder investigator and his colleagues. Shooting in Stockholm.
2019: Maria Wern: “Enemy within” pt 1 & 2, and “Unjust justice” pt 1 & 2.
Director: Lisa Ohlin (incl. Additional Scriptwriting)
Running time: 4 x 45 minutes
Producer: Warner Bros., Sweden for TV4/Cmore and German ZDF
The long running popular crime series about a tough investigative cop on the little island Gotland outside of Sweden. Shooting on Gotland and in Stockholm.
2018: Stockholm Requiem: “Paper Boy” pt 1 & 2
Director and additional scriptwriter: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: 2 X 45 minutes
Producer: Black Spark Film & TV /Kärnfilm for TV4/Cmore and ZDF .
A new stylish and dark crime series based on the books of Kristina Ohlsson, following the criminologist Fredrika Bergman. The shooting took place in Stockholm, Sweden and Antwerpen, Belgium.
2013: Wallander: Sorgfågeln /Wallander: the Sad Bird
Director and additional scriptwriter: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: 90 minutes
Producer: Yellowbird for TV4 and ZDF
The very last episode of a long running series, A fittingly powerful climax, the final episode was warmly received by many critics: The Guardian’s Phil Hogan wrote that Wallander had “bowed out gracefully” and particularly praised lead actor Krister Henriksson’s performance. “Henriksson rose wonderfully to the job. His Wallander – emotionally difficult, brooding and self-fancying – has never invited the viewer’s warmth, but in his Lear-like roaring against this new, cruel, unreadable fate we feared for him and of course ourselves.”
2005: Kvalster / Mites
Director and Head of script development: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: Four episodes, 4x 58 minutes
Producer: National Swedish Television, SVT FICTION
2002: Familjen /The Family
Director: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: Two episodes, 2x 52 minutes
Producer: The National Swedish Television, SVT DRAMA
Broadcasted in the spring of 2002 on Swedish National Television
1996: Nattens Barn /Children of the Night
Director and co-writer: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: Four episodes, 4×26 min
Producer: The National Swedish Television, SVT DRAMA
Broadcasted in the autumn of 1996. Awarded as “best TV-film of the year” by the Swedish Magazine “Nojesguiden”.
Feature Films for Theatrical Release
2016: De Standhaftige / Walk With Me
Director, story developer, additional scriptwriter for the Danish film: Lisa Ohlin
Theatrical release: March 2016, excellent reviews
Running time: 103 minutes
Producer: Astafilm
“Walk with me” was nominated for two Danish “Robert Awards”, for the…
2011: Simon och ekarna / Simon and the oaks
Director and additional scriptwriter: Lisa Ohlin
Theatrical release: December 2011
Running time: 120 minutes
Producer: Götafilm
“Simon and the Oaks” was nominated for thirteen National Swedish Guldbagge (Swedish Oscar) Awards, including Best picture and Best direction. It received two, for best supporting actress and Best supporting actor. It had nation wide release in the US, with excellent reviews in New York Times, Washington Post and LA Times.
2006: Sex Hopp och Kärlek / Sex Hope and Love
Director and scriptwriter: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: 93 minutes
Producer: Illusionfilm
Sex Hope and Love was awarded “The Innovation Award” for direction, at the Montreal World Film Festival 2005. It was also awarded for best male actor at the National Swedish Guldbagge (Swedish Oscar) Awards in 2006.
2003: Tillfällig Fru Sökes / Seeking Temporary Wife
Director and co-writer: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: 93 minutes
Producer: Illusionfilm
Seeking Temporary Wife was awarded at the Italian International Festival delle Donne in 2004 for best film and best Male actor’s performance.
1998: Veranda för en tenor / Waiting for the Tenor
Director and co-writer: Lisa Ohlin
Running time: 90 minutes
Producer: Migma Film/SF
Waiting for the Tenor was nominated for seven awards, and awarded for best male actor performance at the National Swedish Guldbagge (Swedish Oscar) Awards in 1998.
Theatre Work
2022: SVITEN, Teater Intiman, Stockholm. Director and Additional playwriter
A new way of interweaving multimedia in to the actual storytelling, creating a film/stage fusion. Excellent reviews and a huge appeal to a new younger theatre audience.
2012: Next to Normal, musical. Stockholms Stadsteater. Director
2012’s biggest theatrical success with all 52 performances sold out.
2006: Dr Glas, Vasateatern Character direction for actor Krister Henriksson.
A monologue intended for 10 performances which ended up running for 6 years, with critically acclaimed guest performances at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London.
Commercials and Corporate Films
Lisa Ohlin has directed more than 30 commercials for large Scandinavian enterprises as;
Den Norske Bank (awarded) Telenor, Braathens, Tine ost, SEBanken, Svenska Spel among others.
Lisa Ohlin has twentyfive years of experience in the Swedish Motion Pictures Industry, as Director, Screenwriter and Assistant Screenwriter.
