Joakim Åhlund
Biography
Swedish musician, producer and music video director. He is a member of the bands Caesars, Teddybears, Smile and Les Big Byrd. Joakim Åhlund is older brother to musician and Teddybears member Klas Åhlund, film producer Johannes Åhlund and illustrator Anna Åhlund. He was raised in Bagarmossen in Stockholm. Åhlund has directed the music videos of "I'll Be Gone" and "When We Were Winning" by Broder Daniel, "New Noise" by Refused and "Black Mask" by The (International) Noise Conspiracy. He has produced För sent för Edelweiss by Håkan Hellström. Åhlund collaborated with Chrissie Hynde on her 2014 debut solo album Stockholm, co-writing two of the songs with Hynde, playing guitar, producing, and providing background vocals.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The film is loosely based on a true story about Paolo Roberto, later a professional boxer and TV presenter. Because of his Italian roots, Paolo is dealing with an identity crisis. With an admiration of Kung Fu films and with his teenage aggressions, Paolo practices violence on innocent citizens in Stockholm.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
A humorous, vibrant music documentary introducing us to the faces behind the masks of the eccentric Swedish band Teddybears.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary following the beloved Swedish artist Håkan Hellström as he creates his new album "Det är så jag säger det", full of inspiration from both Evert Taube and Rio de Janeiro.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
17 years old Lina goes to the Arvika Festival with her boyfriend Calle despite that her mother forbade her. At the festival she meets the singer Marc and they start to like each other but things are getting difficult.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.