Astrid Lindgren
Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays (1907–2002)
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is most notable for several children's book series, featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Karlsson-on-the-Roof, and The Six Bullerby Children,, and for the children's fantasy novels Mio, My Son; Ronia the Robber's Daughter; The Brothers Lionheart and Nils Karlsson Pyssling. Lindgren worked on the Children's Literature Editorial Board at the Rabén & Sjögren publishing house in Stockholm and wrote more than 30 books for children. In 2017, she was calculated to be the world's 18th most translated author. Lindgren had by 2010 sold roughly 167 million books worldwide. In 1994, she was awarded the Right Livelihood Award for "her unique authorship dedicated to the rights of children and respect for their individuality". Her campaigning for animal welfare led to a new law, Lex Lindgren, in time for her 80th birthday.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1969–1975) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 8 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Pippi Longstocking | Films Incorporated Video | 28 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1970 | Pippi In The South Seas | Films Incorporated Video | 88 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1970 | Pippi On The Run | Films Incorporated Video | 88 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1969 | Pippi Goes On Board | Films Incorporated Video | 84 min. | 16mm | Color | sound |