Søren Kragh-Jacobsen facts for kids

Søren Kragh-Jacobsen is a famous Danish film director, musician, and songwriter. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 2, 1947. He is known for making movies that tell real and honest stories. He was also one of the people who started the Dogme95 project. This project focused on making films without using a lot of special effects or fancy technology.

Early Life and Film Beginnings

Søren Kragh-Jacobsen first became well-known as a musician in Denmark. After his music career, he decided to study filmmaking. He went to film school in Prague to learn how to make movies. When he came back to Denmark, he started directing and writing for television shows.

He also helped create the Dogme95 film movement. This was a new way of making movies that focused on showing real life. Dogme95 films used natural lighting and avoided artificial technology. The idea was to make movies feel more true to life.

A Career in Film

Søren Kragh-Jacobsen directed his first full-length movie, Wanna See My Beautiful Navel?, in 1978. After that, he made many successful films. Some of his popular movies include Rubber Tarzan (1981) and Emma's Shadow (1988). He also directed The Boys from St. Petri (1991).

One of his most famous films is Mifune's Last Song (1999). This movie was part of the Dogme95 project and became very popular around the world. It even won a special award called the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Another important film he directed was The Island on Bird Street (1997). This movie won an Emmy award, which is a big award for television and film.

His films have been shown at major film festivals. The Boys from St. Petri was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992. Søren Kragh-Jacobsen has received many awards for his work. These awards show how much his films are appreciated internationally.

Family Life

Søren Kragh-Jacobsen is married to a musician named Cæcilie Nordgreen. They live in Copenhagen, Denmark, with their two children.

Filmography

Films Directed

• Oh, To Be a Butterfly [da] (2020)
• The Hour of the Lynx (2013)
• What No One Knows (2008)
• Skagerrak (2003)
• Mifune's Last Song (1999)
• The Island on Bird Street (1997)
• The Boys from St. Petri (1991)
• Shower of Gold [da] (1988)
• Emma's Shadow [da] (1988)
• Thunderbirds (1983 film) [da] (1983)
• Wanna See My Beautiful Navel? [da] (1978)

Television Directed

• Borgen (2010)
• The Protectors (2008)
• The Eagle (2004)
• D-Dag (2001) (TV film)
• Livet er en god grund (1985) (TV film)

See also

In Spanish: Søren Kragh-Jacobsen para niños