Biography

Poul Martinsen was born on March 3, 1934 in Hillerød, Denmark. He was a director and writer, known for Den sagtmodige morder (1988), Magtspil (1970) and Oh menneske (2001). He died on November 12, 2020.

1995-2001: Freelance director. Directed a handful of independently produced television documentaries for TV 2/Danmark.

2002-present: Freelance director. Directs independently produced television documentaries for Danmarks Radio.

1968-1994: Employee of Danmarks Radio. Directed over 100 television documentaries for the broadcaster. In 1988 he became a member of Danmarks Radio's critically acclaimed documentary unit "DR-Dokumentar" headed by Kjeld Veirup, and continued directing documentaries under its banner.