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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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Sep 11, 2023 · Bille August, a highly acclaimed Danish filmmaker, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. With a career spanning decades, he has garnered critical acclaim, numerous awards, and a dedicated following.
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Jan 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...
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, ScreenplaySep 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.
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.
