Bille August
1948
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Biography
Bille August is a Danish film director known for his work in both Scandinavian and international cinema. Born in 1948, he gained worldwide recognition for his direction of the film 'Pelle the Conqueror,' which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. August has continued to direct acclaimed films, earning esteemed awards and nominations throughout his career.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I try to find stories matching my awareness and emotions.
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Direction is quite new to me. I still think I am a writer. That is my main interest.
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I always think that it is good for the soul to do something with your hands.
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Cinema is a mirror for the world as it is, good and bad. Each one of us is going to work to live in respect with each other.
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As a director, you really do the rewrite of the script. It's a great job.