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Director
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Søborg, Danmark
Nationality
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Danish
Parents
Ole Scherfig, Lise Scherfig
Siblings
Vibeke Wrede, Christian Scherfig
Education
National Film School of Denmark, Ingrid Jespersens Gymnasieskole
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♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
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Lone Scherfig is known for directing.
Born in Søborg, Danmark (age 66).
4 awards including Bodil Honorary Award.
Lone Scherfig has 14 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (14)
AWARDS (4)
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Bodil Honorary Award
2018
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Nordic Honorary Dragon Award
2017
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Robert Award for Best Screenplay
2001
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Silver Bear
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Lone Scherfig (born May 2, 1959) is a Danish film director. She graduated Danish Film School in 1984, and began her career as a director with Kaj's fødselsdag "A Birthday Trip". She made her mark with the Dogme95-film, Italian for Beginners (Italiensk for begyndere, 2000), a romantic comedy which among its many international awards won the Silver Berlin Bear (Jury Prize) at the 2001 Berlin International Film Festival. It is credited as the most profitable Scandinavian film to date. Most recently she's directed An Education (2009), based on an autobiographical article by British journalist Lynn Barber. The independent film was nominated for three of the 82nd Academy Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lone Scherfig?
Lone Scherfig is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Lone Scherfig born?
Lone Scherfig was born in Søborg, Danmark.
What movies or shows has Lone Scherfig been in?
Lone Scherfig has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bullshit (2024), The Shift (2022), Their Finest (2017), Astronaut Wives Club (2015), One Day (2011).
What is Lone Scherfig known for?
Lone Scherfig is primarily known as a director. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lone Scherfig (born May 2, 1959) is a Danish film director. She graduated Danish Film School in 1984, and began…
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