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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.
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.
21 Okt 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.
27 Nov 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.
Bille 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.
Bille August is a Danish director who won the Palme D'or twice for Pelle the Conqueror and The Best Intentions. He also directed Les Misérables, Smilla's Sense of Snow, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
