Singer, songtherapist, filmmaker and writer. Influences: Andrej Tarkovskij, Simone Weil, Leonard Cohen, The Black Madonna. ”This film clearly shows Lena Måndotter’s deep understanding of the connection between song, psyche and  body-soul work. The depth of the movie is shown in the original and convincing way she uses the images. People who watch this film will be moved at a deep level and even if they don’t understand everything with their heads; their bodies will definitely understand” MARION WOODMAN Jungian analyst based in London/Ontario, Canada, and internationally known writer, lecturer and seminar-leader. Author of ”Addiction to Perfection”, ”The Pregnant Virgin”, ”Bones – Dying into Life” , ”The Maiden King”, which she co-authored with poet Robert Bly.  ”Letters to a Young Singer is a brave film about the worlds of song and myth. I have deep respect for Lena Måndotter’s creativity and professionality as a filmer and as a producer because the production is also very beautiful. I really hope she continues filming!” HENRIK VON SYDOW, SVT – Swedish National Television/Broadcasting.  

Has received a long series of cultural grants and the creative works are sponsored by: The Swedish Institute, The Swedish Writers Guild, The office for National Cultural Affairs, The Savings Bank Foundation for Culture and many more. See website www.lenamandotter.com