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2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Thomsen, Art
Thomas Vinterberg (b. 1969)
Danish director Thomas Vinterberg is best known for his domestic and international breakthrough with the first ‘Dogme 95’ film, Festen (The Celebration, 1998). Later films include Submarino (2018) and Jagten (The Hunt, 2012).
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Thomsen, Art
Ib Schønberg (1902-1955)
Popular Danish actor Ib Schønberg played a rich variety of characters, from frivolous to more profound roles.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Thomsen, Art
Lone Scherfig (b. 1959)
Danish director Lone Scherfig went on to international acclaim following her breakthrough with the Dogme 95 film Italian for Beginners.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Thomsen, Art
Poul Reumert (1883-1968)
Poul Reumert was a famous Danish theatre actor who also appeared in silent movies such as Afgrunden (The Abyss, 1910) opposite Asta Nielsen.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Thomsen, Art
Poul Reichhardt (1913-1985)
Throughout his longstanding career, Danish actor Poul Reichardt had broad appeal with his good looks, smooth singing voice, and comic talent.
