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Bille August RD (born 9 November 1948) is a Danish director, screenwriter, and cinematographer of film and television. August's 1987 film Pelle the Conqueror won the Palme d'Or, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.
Bille August was born on 9 November 1948 in Brede, Denmark. He is a director and writer, known for The House of the Spirits (1993), Pelle the Conqueror (1987) and Goodbye Bafana (2007). He is married to Sara-Marie Maltha.
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Bille August. (1948 – ) Director and screenwriter. Born 9 November 1948, Denmark. Trained as a cinematographer and photographer in Stockholm before attending the National Film School of Denmark, from where he graduated in cinematography in 1973.
TitleYearFunction2023Direction, Screenplay, Director2021Direction2019Direction2018Direction, ScreenplayJan 31, 2022 · Oscar and double Palme d’Or winning director Bille August (“The Best Intentions”, “Pelle the Conqueror”) is attending the Göteborg Film Festival for a Director’s Talk and the gala screening of...
Nov 27, 2018 · The Oscar-winning director talks about his latest historical epic, his role as jury president at Cairo, and his collaboration with his son. He also shares his views on casting, directing, and the relevance of his film to modern society.
Sep 21, 2018 · Bille August, who won two Cannes Palme d'Or, talks about his latest film "55 Steps" and his approach to drama and humanity in cinema. He shares his insights on working with actors, creating moments of magic, and understanding the world through film.
Oct 21, 2022 · The veteran Danish director talks about his new film, based on Stefan Zweig's novel, which explores the dilemma of a military officer who falls in love with a disabled girl. He also reflects on the themes of pity, responsibility and society in his work.
