LIV..NORWEGIAN ICON OF CINEMA!

Today is 84th birthday of one of the greatest European actresses, Norwegian beautiful Actress Liv Ullmann. She became famous with acting in renowned Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman's films!

Apart from that, Liv Ullmann is also successful filmmaker! In 1992, she made directorial debut with Danish film 'Sofie' which was based on the novel by Henri Nathansen. This critically acclaimed film was Denmark's submission for 'Oscar'! After this international recognition, she wrote-directed own Norwegian film 'Kristin Lavransdatter' (1995). This was also Norwegian entry for 'Oscar'! Then she made two films on Ingmar Bergman's scripts. These films includes 'Private Confessions' (1996) and 'Faithless' (2000).

In 2014, Liv Ullmann wrote-directed last film 'Miss Julie'. This English period drama was co-production of Norway, UK, Ireland & France. It had world premier in 'Toronto International Film Festival'! Now her career as film director completed 40 years!

Liv Ullmann won various awards in her film career. And she is UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador!

Best wishes to this, one of my favourite actresses & filmmaker too!!

- Manoj Kulkarni