Magnus Martens

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Directing

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Male

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Magnus Martens

Biography

Norwegian screenwriter and director Magnus Martens (b. 1973) is internationally recognized for his ability to deliver stylish and violent action while remaining staggeringly entertaining and savagely funny. He made his feature breakthrough with the slick comedy thriller Jackpot (2011) which he wrote and directed based on a Jo Nesbø story. Selected for the Tribeca Film Festival, the critics described Jackpot as bloody and brilliant, and applauded Martens’ deliciously dark style, favorably comparing him to Tarantino and the Coen brothers. Following his international breakthrough with Jackpot, Martens has directed multiple episodes for some of ...

Production

2003

United

as Writer

2003

United

as Director

2011

Jackpot

as Director

2011

Jackpot

as Writer

1997

1997

Virtual Ability

as Director

1999

Eddie Stargazer

as Director

2006

1999

2021

SAS: Red Notice

as Director

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Zipline

as Director

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Hell Ride

as Director

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