Lena Einhorn is a writer, filmmaker and director, and also a physician with a PhD in Tumor Biology and Virology.

Her books include both non-fiction and fiction, spanning a wide range – from deciphering the stories of the Bible through comparisons with historical sources, to novels, often based on real events. She has also written about Sweden’s unusual managing of the covid pandemic.

Her films include both documentaries and feature films, as well as hybrid forms.

Among the many awards Lena Einhorn has received is the National Book Award of Sweden, for her book Nina’s Journey, the story of how her mother survived the Warsaw Ghetto. The film with the same name was awarded the Swedish National Film Award, for best film and best screenplay, as well as a number of international awards.

Lena Einhorn has been professionally active both in Sweden and in the United States.