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Bille August is a film director, screenwriter and cinematographer, born on November 9, 1948 in Brede, Denmark. As of 2026, Bille August is 77 years old. Listed accolades include LO's kulturpris (1984), The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award (1993), Honorary craftsman (1993) and 4 more. Credited works include Pelle the Conqueror and The Best Intentions.
My Take
To me, Bille August belongs to a rarefied club. Winning the Palme d'Or twice puts him among only ten directors in history, and that alone demands respect. What I admire most, though, is his restraint. Pelle the Conqueror and The Best Intentions aren't loud films; they let silence and long takes carry enormous emotional weight, the cold Nordic light wrapped around aching human warmth. The fact that Ingmar Bergman trusted him with an autobiographical script speaks volumes. August is a craftsman who never chases spectacle, and that quiet confidence is exactly why his work endures for me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bille August
- Name (Japanese)
- ビレ・アウグスト
- Reading
- びれ・あうぐすと
- Born
- November 9, 1948 (age 77)
- Origin
- Brede, Denmark
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / cinematographer / photographer / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1984 LO's kulturpris
- 1993 The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award
- 1993 Honorary craftsman
- Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse
- 2015 Den Spillende Faun
- 1988 Palme d'Or
- 1992 Palme d'Or
- 1992 Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Pelle the Conqueror |
| Notable work | The Best Intentions |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bille%20August
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%93%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q315062
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bille August born?
Bille August was born on November 9, 1948 and is 77 years old.
Where is Bille August from?
Bille August is from Brede, Denmark.
What does Bille August do?
Bille August works as film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, photographer, director.
What is Bille August known for?
Bille August's notable works include Pelle the Conqueror, The Best Intentions.
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