Biography
Magnus Gösta Gertten (born 6 December, 1953; Limhamn, Sweden) is a Swedish documentary film director, producer and screenwriter. He is the brother of documentary filmmaker Fredrik Gertten. In his youth, Gertten was a member of the rock band Sieben Slips. He worked for several years as a television and radio journalist before turning to filmmaking in 1998. He has made a total of 15 documentaries for Swedish and international television which have been broadcast and screened at festivals in more than 60 different countries and won numerous awards. He works as a director, producer, narrative consultant and adviser for his film production company Auto Images.
Directed 16
2020s
- 2024
Nelly & Nadine
Director
- 2023
Somliga går med trasiga skor
Director
- 2020
Only the Devil Lives Without Hope
Director
2010s
- 2015
Every Face Has a Name
Director
- 2014
A Thousand Pieces
Director
- 2011
2000s
- 2008
Tv till varje pris - En film om Lasse Holmqvist
Director
Sun in Your Eyes - A Film About Lars Winnerbäck
Director
Long Distance Love
Director
- 2005
Rolling Like a Stone
Director
- 2004
Get Busy
Director
- 2002
A Scent of Chocolate
Director
Blådårar 2 - Vägen tillbaka
Director
- 2001
Far till staden
Director
1990s
- 1998
Blådårar - Om kärleken till ett fotbollslag
Director
Produced 27
2020s
- 2026
The Beauty of Errors
Co-Producer
- 2024
Nelly & Nadine
Producer
- 2020
Only the Devil Lives Without Hope
Producer
The Last Circus Princess
Producer
2010s
- 2017
The Punk Voyage
Co-Producer
- 2015
Every Face Has a Name
Producer, Researcher
- 2014
A Thousand Pieces
Researcher, Producer
Once I Dreamt Of Life
Co-Producer
Att skära sig fri
Producer
- 2013
In Dependence
Producer
- 2012
Bravehearts
Producer
The Punk Syndrome
Producer
- 2011
Jag är sån här: En film om Sten Broman
Producer
- 2010
The Last Norwegian Troll
Producer, Co-Producer
Armadillo
Co-Producer
2000s
- 2008
Ernst-Hugo
Producer
Tv till varje pris - En film om Lasse Holmqvist
Producer
Long Distance Love
Producer
My Uncle Loved the Colour Yellow
Producer
- 2005
Rolling Like a Stone
Producer
- 2004
Get Busy
Producer
- 2002
A Scent of Chocolate
Producer
Blådårar 2 - Vägen tillbaka
Producer
- 2001
Far till staden
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Blådårar - Om kärleken till ett fotbollslag
Producer
- 1996
Progg på väg
Producer
Wrote 9
2020s
- 2024
Nelly & Nadine
Writer
- 2023
Somliga går med trasiga skor
Screenplay
- 2020
Only the Devil Lives Without Hope
Writer
2010s
- 2015
Every Face Has a Name
Writer
- 2014
A Thousand Pieces
Writer
- 2011
2000s
- 2005
Rolling Like a Stone
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Blådårar - Om kärleken till ett fotbollslag
Writer
Other crew 4
2010s
- 2014
Once I Dreamt Of Life
Dramaturgy
- 2012
The Punk Syndrome
Dramaturgy
2000s
- 2005
Rolling Like a Stone
Additional Writing
- 2004
Get Busy
Additional Writing
Acted in 2
2000s
- 2004
Get Busy
Interviewer
1990s
- 1996
Progg på väg
Interviewer
Sound 1
1990s
- 1991
Hultsfred Festival 1991
Sound Director
Camera 1
2000s
- 2002
Blådårar 2 - Vägen tillbaka
Director of Photography
Appearances1
2000s
- 2002
A Scent of Chocolate
Self - Interviewer
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2016
I Called Him Morgan
Thanks