Knut Bohwim

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Born 12 March 1931
Oslo, Norway
Died 16 June 2020 (aged 89)
Occupation Film director
Known for Directing twelve Olsen Gang films
Notable work Det største spillet (1967)
Children Alexia Bohwim
Awards Amanda Honorary Award (1997)

Knut Bohwim (12 March 1931 – 16 June 2020) was a leading Norwegian film director. He co-founded the company Teamfilm A/S in 1962. His debut as film director was Operasjon Sjøsprøyt from 1964. He directed the war drama Det største spillet from 1967, about the double agent Gunvald Tomstad. He directed twelve films of the Olsenbanden series, the largest commercial success in Norwegian film history. Bohwim was awarded the Amanda Honorary Award in 1997, shared with Aud Schønemann. He was awarded the Aamot Statuette [no] in 2019, along with Arne Lindtner Næss.

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