Margareta Pettersson is a renowned Swedish actress who has been actively working in the film industry for over thirty years. Her extensive experience and versatility have allowed her to excel in a wide range of roles, earning her a reputation for being true to character and possessing a strong presence on screen.
Margareta has had the opportunity to work with some of the most acclaimed directors in the industry, including Ingmar Bergman and Lasse Hallström. Her collaborations with Bergman on films such as Fanny and Alexander and Face to Face resulted in her receiving praise for her natural and authentic on-screen presence. Her work with Hallström on the feature film Tuppen showcased her ability to adapt to different roles and genres.
In addition to her work in feature films, Margareta has also made a name for herself in the world of short films. Her own short film, Tissel Tassel, won the Audience Favorite award at the Swedish Short Film Festival in 2021. She has also played the role of a shaman woman in the international TV-series Epic Warrior Women, which aired in 2019.
Margareta's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous awards and nominations. She was nominated for Best Swedish Female Actor at the Luleå International Film Festival in 2019 for her role in the short film Alma 2. She also won the Prize of Honour at the Movie Festival in Poland in 2019 for her short film Alma Another Day. Meeting and Alma 1 was selected for the Luleå International Film Festival in 2020, and she played the main role as Mother in the Swedish Short Film The Tyrant, which won the prize for Best Swedish Short Film at the same festival.
Margareta's impressive body of work has allowed her to collaborate with a diverse range of actors, including Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, and Hong Chau. Her ability to bring characters to life and her dedication to her craft have made her a respected figure in the film industry.
