Biography

Norwegian jazz musician and experimental, director, writer and editor Erik Løchen, born May 22, 1924, made himself a substantial place in Norwegian film history. He came to film from theater, and was a prisoner of war during WWII. Mostly known for short films, and was from 1981 to his death in 1983 artistic leader of Norsk Film. He was the maternal grandfather of filmmaker Joachim Trier.
- IMDb mini biography by: OJT