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Bille August is a Danish director, screenwriter, and cinematographer of film and television. He won the Palme d'Or twice, for Pelle the Conqueror and The Best Intentions, and worked with George Lucas and Pernilla August.
Bille August is a filmmaker who has won 22 awards and been nominated for 35 more. He is known for his adaptations of novels, such as The House of the Spirits, Pelle the Conqueror and Les Misérables.
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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.
TitleYearFunctionCategory2023Direction, Screenplay, DirectorDK/Feature2021DirectionDK/Feature2019DirectionTV series2018Direction, ScreenplayDK/FeatureBille August was born on 9 November 1948 in Brede, Denmark. He is a director and writer, known for Pelle the Conqueror (1987), The House of the Spirits (1993) and Les Misérables (1998). He is married to Sara-Marie Maltha.
- November 9, 1948
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.
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.
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.
