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Bille August (born November 9, 1948) is a Danish Academy Award winning film and television director. His film Pelle the Conqueror from 1987 won the Palme D'or, Academy Award and Golden Globe. He is one of the very few directors to win the Palme D'or twice, winning the prestigious award again in 1991 for The Best Intentions, based on the autobiographical script by Ingmar Bergman. He was married to Swedish actress Pernilla August from 1991 to 1997. His son Anders August is a screenwriter.
Bille August is a distinguished Danish director and screenwriter recognized for his contributions to European and international cinema, having achieved the rare feat of winning the Palme d'Or twice.
He is primarily known for directing Pelle the Conqueror, which earned both an Academy Award and a Palme d'Or, as well as the Ingmar Bergman-scripted drama The Best Intentions.
His filmography focuses heavily on character-driven dramas, literary adaptations, and historical period pieces that explore human relationships and emotional depth.