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Legendary Actress Liv Ullmann Honored with Prestigious European Film Award
9 Oct
Summary
- Liv Ullmann to receive career award from European Film Academy
- Ullmann known for collaborations with directors Ingmar Bergman and Jan Troell
- Ullmann has directed several acclaimed films, including "Sofie" and "Kristin Lavransdatter"
Renowned actress Liv Ullmann is set to receive a prestigious career award from the European Film Academy in January 2026. Ullmann has been a major figure in European cinema for decades, best known for her collaborations with legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman.
Ullmann has appeared in 10 of Bergman's films, including the 1966 arthouse hit "Persona." She has also directed two of Bergman's screenplays, "Private Confessions" and "Faithless." Beyond her work with Bergman, Ullmann has collaborated with other acclaimed directors such as Jan Troell, for whom she starred in "The New Land" and "The Emigrants," the latter of which earned her an Oscar nomination.
As a director in her own right, Ullmann has helmed several critically acclaimed films, including the 1992 drama "Sofie" and the 1995 adaptation of Sigrid Undset's epic "Kristin Lavransdatter." Her most recent directorial effort was the 2014 film "Miss Julie," starring Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain.
The European Film Academy has praised Ullmann, stating that she "has helped to shape our understanding of European film." The 38th edition of the European Film Awards ceremony will take place in Athens in January 2026, where Ullmann will be honored for her remarkable career.
