Bille August

“55 Steps” is inspired by the remarkable true story of Eleanor Riese, a patient dealing with mental illness, who initiates a class action lawsuit to secure the right for capable…

In 1941, the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor severely dampens American spirits. In response, President Franklin D. Roosevelt opts for a daring move to uplift his nation’s morale by launching…

Acclaimed Danish director Bille August, known for his Oscar and two Palme d’Or wins at Cannes, presents a deeply intimate drama. The film centers on a family reunion spanning three…

In this 2013 film directed by Bille August, a Swiss professor, played by Jeremy Irons, embarks on a transformative journey after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman. His quest…

Set against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa, this film explores the unlikely friendship between a prison guard and one of the world’s most famous political prisoners, Nelson Mandela. The…

Jean Valjean, a Frenchman who was incarcerated for bread theft, is on the run from a relentless police officer named Javert. This chase becomes an all-consuming obsession for both individuals,…

Smilla Jaspersen, half Danish, half Greenlander, attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail…

Set against the backdrop of political upheaval in Latin America, this film weaves a tale of love, power, and family secrets spanning several decades. The narrative follows the lives of…

Set in the early 20th century, this film explores the tumultuous relationship between a young, idealistic priest and his strong-willed wife, delving into themes of love, faith, and personal sacrifice….

The end of the 19th century. A boat filled with Swedish emigrants comes to the Danish island of Bornholm. Among them are Lasse and his son Pelle who move to Denmark to find work. They find employment at a large farm, but are treated as the lowest form of life. Pelle starts to speak Danish but is still harassed as a foreigner. But none of them wants to give up their dream of finding a better life than the life they left in Sweden.