Bosse Östlin

Known for Acting

2/3/1952

Biography

Bosse Östlin, born February 3, 1952, died July 29, 2015, was an actor in Glada Hudiksteatern who participated in 'The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes' and 'Hur många kramar finns det i världen?'. After his death, a statue was erected over him in Kanalparken in central Hudiksvall.

Known For (3 credits)

4.5

Movie

It's All About Friends

2013

A drama-comedy about Max, a successful New York-based commercial cinematographer, who is disillusioned and alone. He has a very low opinion of love, romance and emotions. One day Max is contacted by his old childhood friend Peter, who invites him to come to a small Swedish city Hudiksvall and help him make a film about his daughter's friends.

6.4

Movie

The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes

2011

Alex's high opinion of himself isn't backed up by reality as he is unemployed and having trouble with his girlfriend. When he finally gets a job with the local council/municipality of Hudiksvall his life is about to change. Suddenly Alex finds himself the leader of a local theatre group of people with learning difficulties. Through their work together, Alex comes to appreciate that we all have our own talents which can grow if given the opportunity and support. "The Importance of Tying Your Own Shoes" is based on the work of the Glada Hudik Theatre whose performances have met with success in Sweden and internationally since it was formed in 1996.

Movie

Idoler mot alla odds

2007

Documentary about the theatre group Glada Hudik as they bring their musical about Elvis Presley to Stockholm for the first time.