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Bille August RD (born 9 November 1948) is a Danish director, screenwriter, and cinematographer of film and television. In a career spanning over four decades, he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, making him one of the most acclaimed contemporary Danish filmmakers.
- Film director
- 9 November 1948 (age 74), Brede, Denmark
- 1978–present
9 Photos. 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 Les Misérables (1998). He is married to Sara-Marie Maltha. He was previously married to Pernilla August, Masja Dessau and Annie Munksgaard.
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Sep 11, 2023 · Bille August. Last updated: September 11, 2023 05:24. Molly Se-kyung Published September 11, 2023. Share. 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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Oct 21, 2022 · The Danish director talks about his film The Kiss, a 1913-set drama based on Stefan Zweig's Beware of Pity, starring Esben Smed as a military officer who falls in love with a disabled girl. He discusses the themes of pity, love, honour and responsibility in a society that values self-absorption and convenience.
Jan 31, 2022 · Oscar-winning director Bille August talks about his adaptation of Stefan Zweig's novel "Beware of Pity" into a Danish love story set in 1913. He shares his interest in the complexity of human beings, his collaboration with cinematographer Sebastian Blenkov and his belief in the big screen experience.
Bille August is a Danish director and writer, known for The House of the Spirits (1993), Pelle the Conqueror (1987) and Goodbye Bafana (2007). He has directed and written films about the Holocaust, apartheid and other social issues. He has eight children with five different women and is married to Sara-Marie Maltha.
Person. 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.
