BILLE AUGUST
Bille August
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: November 9, 1948
Place of Birth: Unknown
Biography
Bille August (born November 9, 1948) is a Danish Academy Award winning film and television director. His film Pelle the Conqueror from 1987 won the Palme D'or, Academy Award and Golden Globe. He is one of the very few directors to win the Palme D'or twice, winning the prestigious award again in 1991 for The Best Intentions, based on the autobiographical script by Ingmar Bergman. He was married to Swedish actress Pernilla August from 1991 to 1997. His son Anders August is a screenwriter.
Filmography
Starring
2022·
Dansk films bedsteSig selv
Sig selv
2017·
mig og 60erne2005·
KlovnBille
Self
1981·
The Guldbagge AwardsSelf
Production
Creator
2022·
The KissScreenplay, Director
Writer, Director
Director
2021·
The PactDirector
2018·
A Fortunate ManScreenplay, Director, Creator, Writer, Screenplay, Director
2018·
55 StepsDirector
2017·
The Chinese WidowDirector
2001·
A Song for MartinProducer, Writer, Director
TBA·
Me, YouDirector
2014·
Silent HeartDirector
Director
2012·
Marie KroyerDirector
Director
2007·
Goodbye BafanaDirector
2004·
Return to SenderDirector
1998·
Les MisérablesDirector
1997·
JerusalemCreator
Director
1996·
JerusalemDirector, Writer
Screenplay, Director
Director
1992·
The Best IntentionsDirector
1991·
The Best IntentionsDirector
1987·
Pelle the ConquerorScreenplay, Director
1984·
Buster's WorldCreator, Director
1984·
Twist and ShoutScreenplay, Director
1983·
ZappaScreenplay, Director
1983·
MayDirector
1982·
Sova RävCinematography
1981·
The Grass Is SingingDirector of Photography
1980·
KärlekenCinematography
Camera Operator
1978·
Men Can't Be RapedDirector of Photography
1978·
In My LifeDirector
1977·
ChristianiaCamera Operator
1977·
Hemåt i nattenDirector of Photography