On 23 September 2011, Bille August announced that he had opened his studio in Hangzhou, China and taken a position as Tianpeng Media's Art Director, aiming to produce Chinese films for Tianpeng Media over the next few years. Tianpeng Media is a new media company established in 2010. The company so far has produced two films, The Women Knight of Mirror (竞雄女侠秋瑾) and The Years of Qi Xiao Fu (七小福之燃情岁月), which will be released later this year. Bille is the first foreign director to be hired by the Chinese film company. Recently, August also accepted the invitation from the Hangzhou government to serve as a "culture consultant" for the city.
Marie Triepcke Krøyer Alfvén (11 June 1867 – 25 May 1940), commonly known as Marie Krøyer, was a Danish painter. She is remembered principally as the wife of P. S. Krøyer, one of the most successful members of the artists' colony known as the Skagen Painters, which flourished at the end of the 19th century in the far north of Jutland. From an early age, Marie aspired to become an artist, and after training privately in Copenhagen she went to Paris to continue her studies. It was there, in early 1889, that she met Krøyer, who immediately fell madly in love with her. Although he was sixteen years her senior, the couple married that summer and in 1891 settled in Skagen. Clearly inspired by Marie's beauty, Krøyer had ample opportunity to paint her portraits both indoors and outdoors, especially on the beach. Married life became more difficult as Krøyer experienced periods of mental illness from 1900, and Marie eventually began an affair with the Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén who had also been taken by her beauty. The couple had a child, Marie divorced Krøyer and moved to Sweden with Alfvén. They married in 1912, but marital problems once again resulted in divorce. Marie was reluctant to paint after meeting Krøyer, whom she looked up to as a far more competent artist, and she is remembered more as the subject of some of his best-known paintings than for her own work, although several of her pictures have recently attracted renewed interest. She is now also recognized for her significant contributions to design and architecture.
The Passion of Marie is a 2012 Danish film directed by Bille August, starring Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Søren Sætter-Lassen. Its original Danish title is Balladen om Marie, which means "The ballad of Marie". It tells the story of the stormy relationship between Marie and Peder Severin Krøyer, two of the Skagen Painters, in the late 19th century.
Based on the 1999 novel by Anastassia Arnold, The Passion of Marie was Bille August's first Danish film production since Pelle the Conqueror from 1987. It was produced through SF Film Production—the Danish subsidiary of AB Svensk Filmindustri—with support from the Danish Film Institute. It received 1.75 million Norwegian kronor from Nordisk Film & TV-Fond. Principal photography began in August 2011, on location in Skagen and Marstrand.
The Best Intentions (1992) trailer | Directed by Bille August
Ingmar Bergman wrote the screenplay chronicling the early years of the stormy relationship of his parents. Set in Swe- den at the turn of the century, the film focuses on the class differences that divide his mother and father, while the portrayal of little Bergy is limited to a bundle under his mother’s maternity dress. Inspired performances and directing illuminate the emotionally complex relationship, revealing truths about the universal human condition along the way. A six-hour version was shot for TV in Europe and Japan. Director August and actress August met and married during filming.
Director: Bille August
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow
published: 29 Jun 2021
Film Fest Carpool Ep. 3 with Bille August
Oscar and Palme d’Or-winning director Bille August shares a ride with Jonas Holmberg to a screening of his new film ‘A Fortunate Man’ . Produced in collaboration with our partners Volvo Cars.
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published: 01 Feb 2019
Ich bien Bille August
Song by/about Bille August
published: 10 Aug 2006
Bille August #caprihollywood25
The Oscar winning-director congratulating with Capri, Hollywood - The International Film Festival for its 25th anniversary. The Danish artist has been part of the Organizing Board since 10 years as well as many other top Hollywood players
published: 15 Nov 2020
MARIE KRØYER - Official Trailer 2012 - Costume Drama by Bille August
MARIE KRØYER was married to the great, Danish painter P.S. Krøyer. At the peak of their marriage, very much marked by easy living and high social status, Krøyer's mental illness is getting more severe and their dream of sharing a life as artists is crumbling and turning to frustration and sorrow.
For Marie, it is the frustration of being torn between her roles of wife, mother and artist; of not being able to express herself through her art, and the sorrow of seeing her beloved husband slowly changing and slipping further into insanity. To get some peace and regain strength, mother and daughter take a vacation where Marie meets and falls head over heels in love with Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén. Marie boldly leaves her husband for her new love, knowing only little of the world-shatterin...
published: 26 Sep 2012
The Best Intentions - Bille August: The melody of togetherness
« The amazing advantage from my point of view was that I made friends with both my father and my mother before they managed to disappear. »
Ingmar Bergman
Music:
"Forsboda" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Slutet" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Fäboden" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
For educational purposes only.
published: 26 Dec 2018
NCFP 2015: Bille August Interview
"I think that the more Nordic our style is, the more international we become!" See Stille Hjerte director Bille August talk about the Nordic way of filmmaking and his Nordic Council Film Prize nomination.
Produced by S2Productions
published: 14 Oct 2015
NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON / COMBOIO NOCTURNO PARA LISBOA de Bille August (2012) - trailer
NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON / COMBOIO NOCTURNO PARA LISBOA de Bille August (2012) - trailer
published: 28 May 2022
Jacqueline Bisset, Bille August and Candice Bergen at The 1989 Academy Awards
Jacqueline Bisset answers some questions in the end of the clip.
61st Academy Awards 1989
Ingmar Bergman wrote the screenplay chronicling the early years of the stormy relationship of his parents. Set in Swe- den at the turn of the century, the film ...
Ingmar Bergman wrote the screenplay chronicling the early years of the stormy relationship of his parents. Set in Swe- den at the turn of the century, the film focuses on the class differences that divide his mother and father, while the portrayal of little Bergy is limited to a bundle under his mother’s maternity dress. Inspired performances and directing illuminate the emotionally complex relationship, revealing truths about the universal human condition along the way. A six-hour version was shot for TV in Europe and Japan. Director August and actress August met and married during filming.
Director: Bille August
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow
Ingmar Bergman wrote the screenplay chronicling the early years of the stormy relationship of his parents. Set in Swe- den at the turn of the century, the film focuses on the class differences that divide his mother and father, while the portrayal of little Bergy is limited to a bundle under his mother’s maternity dress. Inspired performances and directing illuminate the emotionally complex relationship, revealing truths about the universal human condition along the way. A six-hour version was shot for TV in Europe and Japan. Director August and actress August met and married during filming.
Director: Bille August
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow
Oscar and Palme d’Or-winning director Bille August shares a ride with Jonas Holmberg to a screening of his new film ‘A Fortunate Man’ . Produced in collaboratio...
Oscar and Palme d’Or-winning director Bille August shares a ride with Jonas Holmberg to a screening of his new film ‘A Fortunate Man’ . Produced in collaboration with our partners Volvo Cars.
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Oscar and Palme d’Or-winning director Bille August shares a ride with Jonas Holmberg to a screening of his new film ‘A Fortunate Man’ . Produced in collaboration with our partners Volvo Cars.
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The Oscar winning-director congratulating with Capri, Hollywood - The International Film Festival for its 25th anniversary. The Danish artist has been part of t...
The Oscar winning-director congratulating with Capri, Hollywood - The International Film Festival for its 25th anniversary. The Danish artist has been part of the Organizing Board since 10 years as well as many other top Hollywood players
The Oscar winning-director congratulating with Capri, Hollywood - The International Film Festival for its 25th anniversary. The Danish artist has been part of the Organizing Board since 10 years as well as many other top Hollywood players
MARIE KRØYER was married to the great, Danish painter P.S. Krøyer. At the peak of their marriage, very much marked by easy living and high social status, Krøyer...
MARIE KRØYER was married to the great, Danish painter P.S. Krøyer. At the peak of their marriage, very much marked by easy living and high social status, Krøyer's mental illness is getting more severe and their dream of sharing a life as artists is crumbling and turning to frustration and sorrow.
For Marie, it is the frustration of being torn between her roles of wife, mother and artist; of not being able to express herself through her art, and the sorrow of seeing her beloved husband slowly changing and slipping further into insanity. To get some peace and regain strength, mother and daughter take a vacation where Marie meets and falls head over heels in love with Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén. Marie boldly leaves her husband for her new love, knowing only little of the world-shattering choices that lie ahead of her.
MARIE KRØYER was married to the great, Danish painter P.S. Krøyer. At the peak of their marriage, very much marked by easy living and high social status, Krøyer's mental illness is getting more severe and their dream of sharing a life as artists is crumbling and turning to frustration and sorrow.
For Marie, it is the frustration of being torn between her roles of wife, mother and artist; of not being able to express herself through her art, and the sorrow of seeing her beloved husband slowly changing and slipping further into insanity. To get some peace and regain strength, mother and daughter take a vacation where Marie meets and falls head over heels in love with Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén. Marie boldly leaves her husband for her new love, knowing only little of the world-shattering choices that lie ahead of her.
« The amazing advantage from my point of view was that I made friends with both my father and my mother before they managed to disappear. »
Ingmar Bergman
Mu...
« The amazing advantage from my point of view was that I made friends with both my father and my mother before they managed to disappear. »
Ingmar Bergman
Music:
"Forsboda" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Slutet" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Fäboden" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
For educational purposes only.
« The amazing advantage from my point of view was that I made friends with both my father and my mother before they managed to disappear. »
Ingmar Bergman
Music:
"Forsboda" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Slutet" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Fäboden" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
For educational purposes only.
"I think that the more Nordic our style is, the more international we become!" See Stille Hjerte director Bille August talk about the Nordic way of filmmaking a...
"I think that the more Nordic our style is, the more international we become!" See Stille Hjerte director Bille August talk about the Nordic way of filmmaking and his Nordic Council Film Prize nomination.
Produced by S2Productions
"I think that the more Nordic our style is, the more international we become!" See Stille Hjerte director Bille August talk about the Nordic way of filmmaking and his Nordic Council Film Prize nomination.
Produced by S2Productions
Ingmar Bergman wrote the screenplay chronicling the early years of the stormy relationship of his parents. Set in Swe- den at the turn of the century, the film focuses on the class differences that divide his mother and father, while the portrayal of little Bergy is limited to a bundle under his mother’s maternity dress. Inspired performances and directing illuminate the emotionally complex relationship, revealing truths about the universal human condition along the way. A six-hour version was shot for TV in Europe and Japan. Director August and actress August met and married during filming.
Director: Bille August
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Cast: Samuel Fröler, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow
Oscar and Palme d’Or-winning director Bille August shares a ride with Jonas Holmberg to a screening of his new film ‘A Fortunate Man’ . Produced in collaboration with our partners Volvo Cars.
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GÖTEBORG FILM FESTIVAL 2019 ► https://program.goteborgfilmfestival.se
FESTIVALSHOP ► https://goteborgfilmfestival.se/butik/
SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/user/gbgfilmfestival
INSTAGRAM ► https://www.instagram.com/gbgfilmfestival
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The Oscar winning-director congratulating with Capri, Hollywood - The International Film Festival for its 25th anniversary. The Danish artist has been part of the Organizing Board since 10 years as well as many other top Hollywood players
MARIE KRØYER was married to the great, Danish painter P.S. Krøyer. At the peak of their marriage, very much marked by easy living and high social status, Krøyer's mental illness is getting more severe and their dream of sharing a life as artists is crumbling and turning to frustration and sorrow.
For Marie, it is the frustration of being torn between her roles of wife, mother and artist; of not being able to express herself through her art, and the sorrow of seeing her beloved husband slowly changing and slipping further into insanity. To get some peace and regain strength, mother and daughter take a vacation where Marie meets and falls head over heels in love with Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén. Marie boldly leaves her husband for her new love, knowing only little of the world-shattering choices that lie ahead of her.
« The amazing advantage from my point of view was that I made friends with both my father and my mother before they managed to disappear. »
Ingmar Bergman
Music:
"Forsboda" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Slutet" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
"Fäboden" (1991) by Stefan Nilsson
For educational purposes only.
"I think that the more Nordic our style is, the more international we become!" See Stille Hjerte director Bille August talk about the Nordic way of filmmaking and his Nordic Council Film Prize nomination.
Produced by S2Productions
On 23 September 2011, Bille August announced that he had opened his studio in Hangzhou, China and taken a position as Tianpeng Media's Art Director, aiming to produce Chinese films for Tianpeng Media over the next few years. Tianpeng Media is a new media company established in 2010. The company so far has produced two films, The Women Knight of Mirror (竞雄女侠秋瑾) and The Years of Qi Xiao Fu (七小福之燃情岁月), which will be released later this year. Bille is the first foreign director to be hired by the Chinese film company. Recently, August also accepted the invitation from the Hangzhou government to serve as a "culture consultant" for the city.