Daniel Fridell

Daniel Fridell (born 31 March 1967) is a Swedish film director and producer.

His most famous film, Sökarna (The Searchers), was made while he was still in film school. Since then, he has directed around ten feature films and TV series, working with actors like Noomi Rapace, Alexander Skarsgård, Sofia Helin, Mischa Barton, Mads Mikkelsen, and Rebecca De Mornay. His films have received international awards and been included in festivals like Toronto International Film Festival, South by Southwest, Telluride Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival.

Fridell's book One Word for Blood (Ett ord för blod), based on Faysa Idle's life, was named Sweden’s most important book in 2023 and topped the bestseller lists. His book series, Fridell & Hellström, includes Gangster Anonymous and the first book The Chess Player, which he co-wrote with Börge Hellström.