The documentary filmmaker is highlighted because she ”through a long series of innovative film and TV productions has strengthened the interest in Sweden's history”, as it is mentioned among other things in the motivation.
The professor's name is an honorary title awarded by the government to reward efforts outside the academic world. Previously, it has been awarded to, among others, the photographer Lennart Nilsson, the author Tomas Tranströmer, the musician Benny Andersson - as well as Karin af Klintberg's father, the folklorist Bengt af Klintberg.
Karin af Klintberg has, among other things, produced language and history programs in SVT and directed documentary films about King Carl Gustaf and Ebbe Carlsson. She is current with an upcoming documentary about the Trustor scandal on Netflix.
