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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.
- January 1, 1
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- Brede, Denmark
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 is a Danish director and screenwriter who won two Palme d'Ors at Cannes and an Oscar for 'Pelle the Conqueror'. He has also directed international co-productions, children's films and documentaries.
TitleYearFunction2023Direction, Screenplay, Director2021Direction2019Direction2018Direction, ScreenplayBille August is a Danish director and writer of films such as The House of the Spirits, Pelle the Conqueror and Les Misérables. He is married to Sara-Marie Maltha and has eight children with five different women.
- November 9, 1948
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.
