CAROLINE TROEDSSON
Documentary director & DoP
Director of Photography on
NELLY & NADINE
The unlikely love story between two women falling in love on Christmas Eve, 1944, in the Ravensbrück concentration camp. For many years their relationship was kept a secret. Now Nelly's grandchild, Sylvie, is discovering their story.
Documentary • 92 minutes • 2022
Director: Magnus Gertten. Produced by Auto Images.
Director of Photography on
ALL SHALL BE WELL
A short film about popular property caretaker Yonas Albawi in the suburban area Planteringen in southern Helsingborg. A film about
those who quietly pick up after the rest of us. The film is part of the initiative KNEG, by SVT. About KNEG: “In the spring of 2020, our society was paralyzed by a pandemic. The existence many of us took for granted was overturned. Unemployment has since reached new heights. We wanted to show different perspectives on work from today's Sweden. An insight into some of those who still have a job to take care of. But also, a journey through time. During working hours.”
Documentary • 22 min • 2021
Director: Magnus Gertten. Produced by Auto Images.
KNEG
Director of Photography on
ONLY THE DEVIL LIVES WITHOUT HOPE
She stood up against a brutal regime. They took her brother, but never broke her hope. This is a real-life thriller about love, betrayal, spies, assassins and the unbreakable hope for a brother, locked in a desert prisen called "The Place of No Return". Dilya became a human rights activist the day her brother Iskandar was thrown in prison, accused of being a terrorist. For years she challenged the dictatorship, and the consequences were brutal. She had to escape the country but realised that the regime who took her brother was closer than she could ever imagine.
Documentary • 95 minutes • 2020
Director: Magnus Gertten. Produced by Auto Images.
Director of Photography on
EFTER FLYKTEN (AFTER THE FLIGHT)
Short films to support refugees to discuss thoughts and feelings many are struggling with. The purpose of the films is to learn about yourself and find comfort in your own strategies and approach. People who are established in society today share their experiences. Expert knowledge explains common issues with identity crisis after you have fled your home, stress, trauma, mourning and being a parent in a new country. A scripted story adds a deeper perspective. The films are produced on behalf of the County Administrative Boards (Länsstyrelserna) to be used in the establishment programme for those who have been granted a Swedish residence permit.
Educational films • 5 films 15 minutes each • 2020
Director: René Bo Hansen.
Produced by: Ordlek Helsingborg & Nordstjernen Film og TV.
Behind the scenes photo by Sarah Perfekt.
First feature as director on
PATRIOTIC HIGHWAY
A high-ranking international lawyer, a war hero, and a bribe scandal in Europe's youngest nation. Judge Marie Tuma sets out to uphold justice where society have succumbed to greed. When war hero and former minister Fatmir Limaj faces judge Marie Tuma in a prestigious international corruption trial, she is confronted by doubtful witnesses, political pressure, and erratic surroundings. Along the way the truth becomes increasingly blurred, as the determined Fatmir Limaj challenges every preconception of the case. This is a tale about justice, corruption and the road to a newborn nation.
Documentary • 68 minutes • 2019
Director: Caroline Troedsson. Produced by Auto Images.
Creative collaboration with Produktionskollektivet on
SE TILL MIG SOM LITEN ÄR
Ella Nordlund is 7 years old when she without expecting it, is taken from her family and the apartment in Helsingborg. This leads to a sudden rise through society's classes. The diary of Ella Nordlund becomes our unique glimpse into a child's memory from the beginning of our previous century. Her daughter Sigbrit is reading notes from the time growing up, starting in 1910. The film is based on the book 'Under knapphetens stjärna – en flickas uppväxt i Helsingborg 1903-21”.
Documentary • 9 minutes • 2019
Directors: Anna Lindgren, Anja Barte Telin, Caroline Troedsson.
Produced by: Produktionskollektivet & Wiggentreefilm.
One of the cinematographers on parts of
BECOMING ZLATAN
The film closely follows Zlatan, from his debut with the Malmö FF team in 1999 through his conflict-ridden years with Ajax Amsterdam, and up to his final breakthrough with Juventus in 2005. Becoming Zlatan is a coming-of-age film that captures the complicated journey of this young, talented and troubled player as he becomes a superstar in the international football world.
Documentary • 96 minutes • 2016
Directors: Magnus Gertten & Fredrik Gertten.
Produced by Auto Images & WG Film.
One of the cinematographers on
EVERY FACE HAS A NAME
On April 28, 1945, life begins again. Hundreds of survivors from the German concentration camps arrive to the harbour of Malmö, Sweden. While they take their first steps in freedom Swedish news photographers film them. Now, 70 years later the survivors are watching this archive footage for the very first time and as they discover themselves they re-experience the emotions from this special day. Moments and scenes also taking place all over the world today.
Documentary • 73 minutes • 2015
Director: Magnus Gertten. Produced by Auto Images.
First assistant camera on
VILLA THALASSA - HELGEN VECKA 48
The rock band North America has invested everything in its music for 17 years, but the big breakthrough has not come true and the members are thinking of disbanding. All of a sudden they get an invitation to a mysterious talent show weekend.
Comedy, Drama • 99 minutes • 2012
Director: Robert Lillhonga. Produced by Hype Story.
Backdrop photo by Per Sjöborg.