Mac Ahlberg

Mac Ahlberg (12 June 1931 – 26 October 2012) was a Swedish film director and cinematographer.

Mac Ahlberg
Born12 June 1931
Stockholm, Sweden
Died26 October 2012 (aged 81)
Cupra Marittima, Italy
NationalitySwedish
OccupationDirector
Cinematographer

Biography

The first feature Ahlberg directed was the Danish erotic classic I, a Woman (Denmark, 1965) which went on to international success, especially in the United States. He quickly became identified with erotic fare, directing two sequels to I, a Woman[1][2] as well as a Swedish version of Fanny Hill (Sweden, 1968), starring Diana Kjær and Oscar Ljung. During the 1970s, he developed a conspicuous collaboration with actress Marie Forså.

Ahlberg moved to the United States in the late 1970s and worked mostly as a cinematographer on American productions; he was frequently hired by producer Charles Band.

Death

Ahlberg died from complications of congestive heart failure on 26 October, 2012. He was 81. [3]

References
  1. Greenspun, Roger (24 October 1970). "Film: Continuing Tale of 'I, A Woman'; Interracial Sex Theme Also Gets Workout 'The Daughter' Makes It a Family Affair". The New York Times.
  2. Thompson, Howard (15 March 1969). "Screen: Amour, Amour; Sequel to 'I, a Woman' Here From Denmark". The New York Times.
  3. "Variety Article Reviewing Ahlberg". Variety. p. Variety. Retrieved 3 July 2020.

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