Bille August
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Bille August
Summary
Bille August is a human[1]. He was born in Brede[2]. He was born on November 9, 1948[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], photographer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (877 views/month, #6,812 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Bille August's place of birth was Brede[2].
- Bille August was born on November 9, 1948[3].
- Among Bille August's spouses was Sara-Marie Maltha[10].
- Bille August was married to Masja Dessau[11].
- A child of Bille August was Anders August[12].
- A child of Bille August was Alba August[13].
- A child of Bille August was Asta Kamma August[14].
- A child of Bille August was Amaryllis August[15].
- A child of Bille August was Adam August[16].
- Bille August held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
- Bille August worked as a film director[4].
- Bille August's professions included screenwriter[5].
- Bille August's professions included cinematographer[6].
- Bille August worked as a photographer[7].
- Bille August worked as a director[8].
- A notable work attributed to Bille August is Pelle the Conqueror[18].
- A notable work attributed to Bille August is The Best Intentions[19].
- Bille August received the LO's kulturpris[20].
- Bille August received the The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award[21].
- Bille August received the Honorary craftsman[22].
- Bille August received the Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse[23].
- Bille August received the Den Spillende Faun[24].
- Bille August received the Palme d'Or[25].
- Bille August is recorded as male[26].
- Bille August's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DK[29]
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Began / founded: 1948-11-09[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2528d12d-b500-4738-9fce-b7e98478b2aa[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Bille August was born in Brede[2]. He was born on November 9, 1948[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], photographer[7], and director[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Pelle the Conqueror[18], a film[32] and The Best Intentions[19], a television film[33].
Recognition
Awards received include LO's kulturpris[20], a cultural prize[34], in Denmark[35]; The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award[21]; Honorary craftsman[22], an award[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1973[38]; Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse[23], an art prize[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1964[41]; Den Spillende Faun[24], an award[42], in Norway[43], founded in 1988[44]; and Palme d'Or[25], a Cannes Film Festival Awards[45], in France[46], founded in 1955[47], headquartered in Cannes[48].
Personal Life
Spouses include Sara-Marie Maltha[10], an actor[49], b. 1971[50], of Kingdom of Denmark[51] and Masja Dessau[11], an actor[52], b. 1955[53], of Kingdom of Denmark[54]. Children include Anders August[12], a screenwriter[55], b. 1978[56], of Kingdom of Denmark[57], awarded the Nordisk Film Prisen[58]; Alba August[13], an actor[59], b. 1993[60], of Sweden[61], awarded the Robert Award for Best Actress in a Leading Television Role[62]; Asta Kamma August[14], an actor[63], b. 1991[64], of Sweden[65]; Amaryllis August[15], an actor[66], b. 2003[67], of Kingdom of Denmark[68]; and Adam August[16], a screenwriter[69], b. 1983[70], of Kingdom of Denmark[71], awarded the Danish Writers Guild Best Screenplay Award[72].
Why It Matters
Bille August ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (877 views/month, #6,812 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
FAQs
Where was Bille August born?
Bille August was born in Brede[2].
Who was Bille August married to?
Bille August's spouses include Sara-Marie Maltha[10] and Masja Dessau[11].
What did Bille August do for work?
Bille August worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], cinematographer[6], photographer[7], and director[8].
What awards did Bille August receive?
Honors received include LO's kulturpris[20], The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award[21], Honorary craftsman[22], and Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse[23].