Bille August
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.
Bille August RD | |
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August in 2008 | |
| Born | 9 November 1948 Brede, Denmark |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouses | Annie Munksgaard Lauritzen
(m. 1970; div. 1978)Masja Dessau
(m. 1978; div. 1990)Pernilla August
(m. 1991; div. 1997)Sara-Marie Maltha (m. 2012) |
| Children | 8, including Anders and Alba |
August's 1987 film Pelle the Conqueror won the Palme d'Or, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award. He is one of only ten directors to win the Palme d'Or twice, winning the award again in 1992 for The Best Intentions, based on the autobiographical script by Ingmar Bergman.
His filmography includes The House of the Spirits, based on the novel by Isabel Allende; Smilla's Sense of Snow; Les Misérables; Night Train to Lisbon, Silent Heart, The Chinese Widow and A Fortunate Man. He has received five Robert Awards (including Best Film and Best Director) and three Bodil Awards for Best Danish Film. He is also a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.