Knud Leif Thomsen

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1924-09-02

Deathday 2003-10-14 (79 years old)

Place of Birth Randers, Denmark

Knud Leif Thomsen

Biography

Knud Leif Thomsen was a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer, recognized for his impactful contributions to Danish cinema in the 1960s and 1970s. He studied at the University of Copenhagen and later at the Danish Film School. Thomsen's notable films include Weekend (1962), which examines the lives of middle-class Danes, and Tine (1964), an adaptation of Herman Bang's novel set during the Second Schleswig War. His work is characterized by its exploration of human relationships and societal norms, often challenging contemporary conventions.

Known For

Director

1974
Rapportpigen

as Director

1973
Jentespranget

as Director

1971
Hosekræmmeren

as Director

1970
The Liar

as Director

1969
Midt i en jazztid

as Director

1968
Sådan er de alle

as Director

1966
Venom

as Director

1964
Selvmordsskolen

as Director

1964
Tine

as Director

1962
Duellen

as Director

Writer

1973
Jentespranget

as Screenplay

1971
Hosekræmmeren

as Writer

1970
The Liar

as Writer

1969
1966
Venom

as Screenplay

1964
Tine

as Writer

Producer

1966
Venom

as Producer