Susanne Bier

Danish film director and screenwriter

Susanne Bier - Danish film director and screenwriter
Born

April 15th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Denmark

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Born in 1960, a Danish director and screenwriter gained recognition for both feature films and television series. Notable works include the film "In a Better World," which received the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Other prominent projects include directing the acclaimed miniseries "The Night Manager," showcasing strong narrative and character development. The director's work often blends personal and social dilemmas, exploring complex human emotions and relationships.

Directed 'In a Better World' - Academy Award winner

Directed 'The Night Manager' miniseries

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