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Lone Scherfig
Lone Scherfig (; born 2 May 1959) is a Denmark, Danish film director and screenwriter who has been involved with the Dogme 95 film movement and who has been widely critically acclaimed for several of her movies, including the Oscar-nominated film ''An Education'' (2009) (for which she received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Direction). Scherfig's movies are generally romantic comedy, romantic comedies, including her film ''One Day (2011 film), One Day'' (2011), based on the David Nicholls (writer), David Nicholls's One Day (novel), novel of the same name. Scherfig has come to be recognized as a significant talent in the film industry for her experimentation with creative constraints and astute attention to detail. Career 1980s – 1990s: Early beginnings Scherfig graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in 1984. She initially worked in the advertising business and won awards (including the Lion d'Argent) at the Cannes International Advertising Film Fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Toronto International Film Festival
The 34th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 10 and September 19, 2009. The opening night gala presented the Charles Darwin biography ''Creation''. ''The Young Victoria'', based on the early years of Queen Victoria, closed the festival on September 19. About the 2009 Festival TIFF is a non-profit organization whose goal is to change the way people look at the world through film. The festival is Canada's largest film festival, receiving 4,209 submissions in 2008. Of this total, 312 films were screened coming from 64 different countries. TIFF creates an annual economic impact of $135 million CAD. Aided by over 2,000 volunteers, 100 full-time staff members and 500 seasonal or part-time staff are responsible for organizing the festival. Two screenings of each of the invited films are presented to the public and at least one screening is provided for press and industry. The 2009 festival contained 19 different Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian For Beginners
''Italian for Beginners'' ( da, Italiensk for begyndere) is a 2000 Danish romantic comedy film written and directed by Lone Scherfig, and starring Anders W. Berthelsen, Lars Kaalund and Peter Gantzler, together with Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Anette Støvelbæk and Sara Indrio Jensen. The film was made by the austere principles of the Dogme 95 movement, including the use of handheld video cameras and natural lighting, and is known as ''Dogme XII''. However, in contrast to most Dogme films which are harsh and serious in tone, ''Italian for Beginners'' is a light-hearted comedy. It was made on a $600,000 budget, and went on to gross over 27 times that. After the film's release, significant similarities between its plot and that of the novel ''Evening Class'' by Maeve Binchy were identified. The distributor, Zentropa, paid an undisclosed sum in compensation to Binchy. Plot Andreas, a widowed pastor, arrives in a Danish suburb to take over religious duties from the previous pastor w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Road (film)
''Red Road'' is a 2006 psychological thriller film directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Kate Dickie, Tony Curran, Martin Compston, and Natalie Press. It tells the story of a Closed-circuit television, CCTV security operator who observes through her monitors a man from her past. It is named after, and partly set at, the Red Road Flats in Balornock, Glasgow, Scotland, which were the tallest residential buildings in Europe at the time they were built. It was shot largely in a Dogme 95 style, using handheld cameras and natural light. ''The Observer'' polled several filmmakers and film critics who voted it as one of the best British films in the last 25 years. ''Red Road'' is the first film in ''Advance Party (film series), Advance Party'', a projected trilogy following a set of rules dictating how the films will be written and directed. They will all be filmed and set in Scotland, using the same characters and cast. Each film will be made by a different first-time director. Plot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lone Scherfig, Director
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Jim Sturgess
James Anthony Sturgess''Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.''; at ancestry.com (born 16 May 1978) is an English actor and singer-songwriter. His first major role was as Jude in the musical romance drama film ''Across the Universe'' (2007). In 2008, he played the male lead role of Ben Campbell in '' 21''. In 2009, he played Gavin Kossef in the crime drama '' Crossing Over'', appearing with Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, and Ashley Judd. In 2010, Sturgess starred in the film '' The Way Back'', directed by Peter Weir. Sturgess co-starred in the 2012 epic science fiction film ''Cloud Atlas''. Personal life Sturgess was born in Wandsworth, London, but grew up in Farnham, Surrey, where he attended Frensham Heights School. He spent most of his youth skateboarding in local car parks and started his first band when he was about 15 years old. The band played gigs in and around his local area. Sturgess's first acting experience came when a local theatre group came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Hathaway
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. The recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Anne Hathaway, various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, she was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015. Her films have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide, and she appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100, ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list in 2009. Hathaway graduated from Millburn High School in New Jersey, where she performed in several plays. As a teenager, she was cast in the television series ''Get Real (American TV series), Get Real'' (1999–2000) and made her breakthrough by playing the lead role in the Disney comedy ''The Princess Diaries (film), The Princess Diaries'' (2001). After starring in a string of family films, including ''Ella Enchanted (film), Ella Enchanted'' (2004), Hathaway made a transition to adult roles with the 2005 drama ''Brokeback Mountain''. The comedy-dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Sarsgaard
John Peter Sarsgaard (; born March 7, 1971) is an American actor. His first feature role was in '' Dead Man Walking'' in 1995. He then appeared in the 1998 independent films ''Another Day in Paradise'' and ''Desert Blue''. That same year, Sarsgaard received a substantial role in '' The Man in the Iron Mask'' (1998), playing Raoul, the ill-fated son of Athos. Sarsgaard later achieved critical recognition when he was cast in '' Boys Don't Cry'' (1999) as John Lotter. He landed his first leading role in the 2001 film ''The Center of the World''. For his portrayal of Charles Lane in '' Shattered Glass'', Sarsgaard received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. Sarsgaard has appeared in an eclectic range of films, including '' Garden State'', '' Kinsey'' (both 2004), '' Jarhead'' (2005), ''Elegy'' (2008), ''An Education'' (2009), '' Lovelace'' (2013), '' Night Moves'' (2013), ''Blue Jasmine'' (2013), '' Black Mass'' (2015), '' Jackie'' (2016), and ''The Lost Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carey Mulligan
Carey Hannah Mulligan (born 28 May 1985) is an English actress. She has received List of awards and nominations received by Carey Mulligan, various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Mulligan made her professional acting debut on stage in Kevin Elyot's play ''Forty Winks'' (2004) at the Royal Court Theatre. She made her film debut with a supporting role in Joe Wright's romantic drama ''Pride & Prejudice (2005 film), Pride & Prejudice'' (2005), followed by diverse roles in television, including the drama series ''Bleak House (2005 TV serial), Bleak House'' (2005), the television film ''Northanger Abbey (2007 film), Northanger Abbey'' (2007), and a guest appearance in ''Doctor Who'', where she played Sally Sparrow. She made her Broadway (theatre), Broadway debut in the revival of Anton Chekhov's ''The Seagull'' (2008), which earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination. Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Hornby
Nicholas Peter John Hornby (born 17 April 1957) is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir ''Fever Pitch'' and novels '' High Fidelity'' and '' About a Boy'', all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for ''An Education'' (2009), and ''Brooklyn'' (2015). Early life and education Hornby was born in Redhill, Surrey, the son of Sir Derek Hornby, the chairman of London and Continental Railways, and Margaret Audrey Withers. He was brought up in Maidenhead, and educated at Maidenhead Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he read English. His parents divorced when he was eleven. Prior to his car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Like Home (2007 Film)
''Just Like Home'' is a 2007 drama film directed by Lone Scherfig. It stars Lars Kaalund and Bodil Jørgensen. Cast * Lars Kaalund as Apoteker *Bodil Jørgensen as Myrtle * Ann Eleonora Jørgensen as Margrethe * Peter Gantzler as Erling *Peter Hesse Overgaard Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a su ... as Lindy Steen Storyline As the citizens of a secluded Danish town gradually lose their trust in one another, the sight of a naked man in the early morning hours sets off an unsettling wave of paranoia. Now, as a dedicated group of inhabitants set out to uncover the naked man's identity and re-establish their sense of community, they suddenly begin to realize that in assisting their neighbors they are simultaneously and inadvertently bettering themselves as well. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Von Trier
Lars von Trier (''né'' Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish filmmaker, actor, and lyricist. Having garnered a reputation as a highly ambitious, polarizing filmmaker, he has been the subject of several controversies: Cannes, in addition to nominating and awarding his films on numerous occasions, once listed him as '' persona non grata'' for flippant Nazi remarks during an interview; depictions of graphic violence and unsimulated sex in some of his films have drawn criticism; and he has been accused of mistreating actresses during filming, including Björk and Nicole Kidman. Trier's career has spanned more than four decades and his works have gained notoriety for his trademarks including European frequent actors (particularly Jean-Marc Barr, Udo Kier and Stellan Skarsgård), different thematic trilogies, handheld camerawork, upsetting subject matters, genre and technical innovation, confrontational examination of existential, social, and political issues, and his treatment of subje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anders Thomas Jensen
Anders Thomas Jensen (born 6 April 1972) is a Danish screenwriter and film director. His film ''Election Night (1998 film), Election Night'' won the 1998 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Life and career Jensen was born in Frederiksværk. He won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Oscar for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Best Short Subject for his 1998 film ''Election Night (1998 film), Election Night''. He received Oscar nominations in the live-action short category for his films ''Ernst & Lyset'' (1996) and ''Wolfgang'' (1997). He also wrote the script for ''After the Wedding (2006 film), After the Wedding'' which was nominated for an Oscar as Best Foreign film in 2007, ''The New Tenants'', which won the 2009 Oscar for Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, Best Live Action Short and ''In a Better World'' which won the Oscar for Best Foreign film in 2011 and the Golden Globe for Best Foreign film. From the end of the 1990s a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
