Lone Scherfig facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lone Scherfig
Scherfig at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Born	Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation	Film director, screenwriter

Lone Scherfig is a talented Danish film director and screenwriter. She is famous for directing movies like Italian for Beginners (2000) and An Education (2009). She has also directed many popular romantic comedies, including One Day (2011).

Early Life and Education

Lone Scherfig finished her studies at the National Film School of Denmark in 1984. Before becoming a director, she worked in advertising. She even won awards for her advertising work, including the Lion d'Argent at the Cannes International Advertising Film Festival.

Career Highlights

Early Films and TV Work

Scherfig started her directing career with a TV film called Margrethes elsker in 1985. Her first movie for cinemas was Kaj's fodselsdag. This film was a success and won her the Grand Jury prize at the Rouen Nordic Film Festival. After this, she directed several short films and worked on radio shows and stage plays.

She also directed the film Når mor kommer hjem (1998). This movie won the Grand Prix at the Montreal Film Festival. It also received the Cinekid Award in Amsterdam.

International Success with Italian for Beginners

Scherfig became known worldwide with her film Italian for Beginners (2000). This movie was very popular and won many awards. It received the Jury Grand Prix Silver Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film is about hope, happiness, and making choices. It is known as one of the most successful Scandinavian films ever.

For this movie, Scherfig followed special rules called Dogme 95. These rules meant filming in real places and using natural sounds. The movie is about different characters and their romantic stories. Unlike many other Dogme 95 films, hers was cheerful and funny.

An Education and More

In 2009, Scherfig released An Education, which became her most praised film. The story was written by the famous British author Nick Hornby. It is based on a journalist's teenage experiences in Britain after a war. The film follows 16-year-old Jenny, played by Carey Mulligan. She meets David, played by Peter Sarsgaard, and enters the exciting adult world of London.

Many critics praised Carey Mulligan's amazing acting. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role. The film itself was nominated for Best Picture. Nick Hornby was also nominated for his screenplay.

After An Education, Scherfig had many chances to work on bigger American films. Her next movie was One Day, released in 2011. This film follows two people who are in love, meeting on the same day each year. It was based on a novel by David Nicholls. The movie helped Scherfig reach an even wider audience.

Scherfig at the 2017 Miami International Film Festival

One Day was a success at the box office. It earned over $56 million worldwide. This helped Scherfig's career grow even more.

Her recent work includes The Riot Club, released in 2014. This film is based on a play called Posh. It tells the story of two new students at Oxford University. They try to join a famous club where reputations can be made or ruined.

Awards and Recognition

Lone Scherfig is known as a very talented director. She is recognized for trying new things in filmmaking. She has received many awards and nominations. These include a BAFTA nomination and a Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Her film Kaj's fodselsdag won two awards in 1991. Nar mor kommer hjem won the Cinekid Film Award in 1998.

At the Berlin International Film Festival, Italian for Beginners won several awards. These included the FIPRESCI Prize and the Silver Berlin Bear. It was also nominated for the Golden Berlin Bear. This film won awards at many other festivals around the world.

Her film An Education received many nominations. These included the BAFTA Awards and the Academy Awards. It also won awards at the Chicago International Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival.

Filmography

Film

TV movies

• Margrethes elsker (1985)
• Den gode lykke (1993)

TV series

See also

In Spanish: Lone Scherfig para niños