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Denmark Thomas Vinterberg is an acclaimed Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his impactful contributions to international cinema and co-founding the Dogme 95 movement.
Thomas Vinterberg directed the Prada Paradigme campaign, telling a story of becoming and flying beyond the expected with actor Tom Holland.
Thomas Vinterberg has frequently collaborated with Zentropa, a production company co-producing "Another Round" and his TV drama series "Families Like Ours."
Studiocanal partnered with Zentropa on Thomas Vinterberg's debut TV drama series, "Families Like Ours," demonstrating their support for his creative vision.
TV 2 Denmark is a key collaborator for Thomas Vinterberg, including his 'Families Like Ours' series which was a Canal+ Creation Originale.
Nordisk Film's partly owned Zentropa co-produced "Another Round" with Studiocanal, a production taking place across multiple countries and companies.
TrustNordisk, a leading sales agent in Europe, supports Thomas Vinterberg's projects, including his move into TV with 'Families Like Ours'.
Thomas Vinterberg was born on May 19, 1969, in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He displayed an early passion for filmmaking and was accepted into The National Film School of Denmark as the youngest student at the age of 19. His graduation short film, “Last Round” (1993), garnered critical success, receiving the Jury’s and Producers’ Awards at the International Student Film Fest in Munich and the 1st Prize at the Tel Aviv Film Fest. This early recognition set the stage for a career marked by distinctive storytelling.
Vinterberg gained widespread international acclaim as a co-founder of the Dogme 95 movement, a filmmaking approach aimed at reintroducing realism and artistic integrity. His directorial work on “The Celebration” (1998), the first Dogme 95 film, brought him significant recognition, including the Prix du Jury at the Cannes International Film Festival. This period solidified his reputation as a director willing to challenge conventional cinematic norms.
His later career has seen a diverse range of projects, from the English-language films “It’s All About Love” (2003) and “Dear Wendy” (2005) to the critically lauded “The Hunt” (2012), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His 2020 film “Another Round” earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director and won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, further cementing his status in global cinema. He also made his television debut with the 2024 miniseries “Families Like Ours.”
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