Bille August
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.
Known for
DirectingBirthday
November 9, 1948Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
35Place of birth
Brede, DenmarkCast credits
Crew credits
Goodbye Bafana
DirectorThe House of the Spirits
Director, ScreenplayLes Misérables
DirectorTwist and Shout
Director, WriterPelle the Conqueror
Director, ScreenplayBusters verden
DirectorReturn to Sender
DirectorSmilla's Sense of Snow
DirectorTo Each His Own Cinema
DirectorThe Best Intentions
DirectorA Song for Martin
Director, WriterThe Grass Is Singing
Director of PhotographyMarie Kroyer
DirectorNight Train to Lisbon
DirectorThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid
DirectorThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Tales of Innocence
DirectorHemåt i natten
Director of PhotographyJerusalem
Director, WriterMen Can't Be Raped
CinematographySilent Heart
DirectorIn My Life
Director