Mattis Mathiesen

Mattis Mathiesen

Director · Producer

Ålesund, Norway
June 30, 1924

Biography

Mattis Mathiesen was a Norwegian cinematographer, director, and producer, known for his work in documentary and feature films. He gained recognition for his cinematography in Nine Lives (1957), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Mathiesen's contributions to Norwegian cinema, particularly in capturing the country's landscapes and narratives, have been influential in the development of the nation's film industry.

Photo

Mattis Mathiesen 1

Representative Works

Operasjon Sjøsprøyt
Operasjon Sjøsprøyt
7.0
/ Norwegian
Emergency Landing
Emergency Landing
5.7
/ Norwegian
Operasjon Løvsprett
Operasjon Løvsprett
5.5
/ Norwegian
Maimed
Maimed
5.8
/ Norwegian
The Olsen Gang
The Olsen Gang
7.5
/ Norwegian
Unexpected Summer
Unexpected Summer
5.0
/ Norwegian
Oslofilm: Akershus
Oslofilm: Akershus
No Rating Yet
/ NB
The Greatest Gamble
The Greatest Gamble
6.3
/ Norwegian
Portrettet
Portrettet
8.0
/ Norwegian
Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth
5.6
/ Norwegian
The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck
5.3
/ Norwegian
Viva Villaveien!
Viva Villaveien!
5.5
/ Norwegian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Operasjon Sjøsprøyt
1964Nominee

Best Director

Operasjon Sjøsprøyt

Emergency Landing
1952Nominee

Career Highlight

Emergency Landing

Operasjon Løvsprett
1962Nominee

Best Director

Operasjon Løvsprett

Career Highlights

Maimed
1951Highlight

Career Highlight

Maimed

The Olsen Gang
1969Highlight

Best Director

The Olsen Gang