Ivo Caprino 1920 – 2001

Biography

Ivo Caprino was born on February 17, 1920, in Christiania, Norway, during a transformative period in European cinema. He would go on to become a notable Norwegian film director, contributing to the cultural landscape of his nation throughout much of the twentieth century. His career unfolded during decades of significant artistic and technological change in filmmaking, allowing him to work across different eras of cinema.

Caprino spent most of his life in Norway, establishing himself within the country’s film industry. His work as a director reflected his deep connection to Norwegian culture and storytelling traditions. Over the course of his career, he left an imprint on Norwegian cinema that would be remembered by those who followed in the field.

In his later years, Caprino remained in the Oslo area, residing in Bærum Municipality. He passed away on February 8, 2001, at the age of 80, from cancer. Following his death, he was laid to rest at Vår Frelsers gravlund in Oslo Municipality, a final resting place that honored his lifelong connection to Norway and its people.