Bille August

Biography

Born 11/09/1948

A graduate of the Danish Film Institute, Bille August began his career in television and entered film production as a cinematographer on "Hemat i Natten/Homeward in the Night" (1977). The following year saw his first work as a director; he made both a short film, "Kim G.", and the feature "Honning...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1992, received Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or
In 1989, received Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
In 1989, received Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film

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Highlights

In 2007, Directed "Goodbye Bafana" a film about the relationship between Nelson Mandela and James Gregory, his censor officer and prison guard; based on the book Goodbye Bafana: Nelson Mandela, My Prisoner, My Friend by James Gregory
In 2005, Helmed "Return to Sender" (2005)
In 2001, Returned to form with "A Song for Martin," detailing the effect of Alzheimer's disease on a married couple

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