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Nicolaj Arcel
Born (1972-08-25) 25 August 1972 (age 52)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation film director, screenwriter
Years active 1999–present

Nikolaj Arcel (born August 25, 1972) is a talented filmmaker and writer from Denmark. He is well-known for directing and writing movies. His film A Royal Affair was a big success. It won two awards at the Berlin International Film Festival. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He also directed the American movie The Dark Tower in 2017.

Early Life and Education

Nikolaj Arcel was born and grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark. His mother, Libby Tata Arcel, is a psychologist. His father, Arne Arcel, is an architect. Nikolaj has an older sister named Nastja Arcel, who is an actress.

He went to the National Film School of Denmark. He graduated from there in 2001. His final project, a short film called Woyzeck's Last Symphony, won a major award. It received the Grand Prix at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.

Film Career Highlights

Nikolaj Arcel started his career in 2004. His first movie was a political thriller called King's Game. This film earned him the award for Best Director at the Danish Film Academy Awards.

He then directed an adventure film, Island of Lost Souls, in 2007. In 2010, he directed a comedy called Truth About Men.

International Success

Nikolaj Arcel gained international attention with his 2012 film, A Royal Affair. After this success, he moved to Hollywood. There, he worked on bigger film projects.

He directed the movie The Dark Tower. This film was based on a famous book series by Stephen King. Filming for The Dark Tower started in early 2016. The movie was released in theaters on August 4, 2017.

Nikolaj Arcel also worked on a movie called Fables for Warner Bros.. In 2022, he worked again with actor Mads Mikkelsen. They made the film The Promised Land together.

Filmography

Nikolaj Arcel has worked on many films as a director and a writer.

Short film

  • Woyzeks sidste symfoni [da] (2001)

Feature film

Year Title Director Writer Notes
2002 Klatretøsen No Yes
2004 King's Game Yes Yes
2007 Island of Lost Souls Yes Yes
2007 Cecilie No Yes
Fightgirl Ayse No Yes
2008 Journey to Saturn No Yes
2009 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo No Yes Nominated- BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
2010 Truth About Men Yes Yes
2012 A Royal Affair Yes Yes Silver Bear for Best Screenplay
Nominated- Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Nominated- Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Nominated- César Award for Best Foreign Film
2013 The Keeper of Lost Causes No Yes
2014 The Absent One No Yes
2016 A Conspiracy of Faith No Yes
2017 The Dark Tower Yes Yes
2018 The Purity of Vengeance No Yes
2023 The Promised Land Yes Yes

Television

  • Millennium (2010) (2 episodes)

Awards and Recognition

Nikolaj Arcel has received several awards for his work.

  • In 2004, he won the Best Director award at the Danish Film Academy Awards.
  • In 2012, he received the Dreyer Award.

See also

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