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Anja Breien
A trailblazing Norwegian filmmaker, Anja Breien fearlessly challenges societal norms through powerful stories that spotlight women's rights and political change.
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Biography
Anja Breien was a Norwegian film director and screenwriter who played a significant role in the Norwegian film industry. She is recognized as one of the first women to achieve prominence as a writer-director in Norway. Her work spans both fiction and documentary, often addressing social and political themes. A central focus of her films is women's rights within the context of Norwegian society, reflecting her commitment to exploring and highlighting gender-related issues through her storytelling.
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11 creditsYezidi(2009)
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Wives III(1996)
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Twice Upon a Time(1990)
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Wives: Ten Years After(1985)
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Paper Bird(1984)
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The Witch Hunt(1981)
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Next of Kin(1979)
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Den allvarsamma leken(1977)
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Wives(1975)
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Rape(1971)
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Dager fra 1000 år(1970)
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