Søren Kragh-Jacobsen

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Søren Kragh-Jacobsen (born 2 March 1947 in Copenhagen) is a Danish film director, musician, and song writer. He was one of the founders and practitioners of the Dogme95 project, for creating films without artificial technology or techniques. Kragh-Jacobsen started out as a popular musician in Denmark, before attending film school in Prague. After returning to Denmark, he directed and co-wrote television productions. He became one of the developers of the avant-garde film-making project Dogme95, based on creating films based only on reality, without artificial lighting and technology. His first feature film was Wanna See My Beautiful Navel? (1978). This was followed by the successful Rubber Tarzan (1981), Thunderbirds (1983), Emma's Shadow (1988), Shower of Gold (1988), The Boys from St. Petri (1991), The Island on Bird Street (1997), and his international break-through, dogme No. 3 Mifune's Last Song (1999), and Skagerrak (2003). Mifune's Last Song won the Silver Bear – Special Jury Prize at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival. Skagerrak was entered into the 25th Moscow International Film Festival. He has done some commercials and Danish/Swedish TV series. Acclaimed internationally, he has received several major awards for his work, including the Memorial François Truffaut Award/Giffoni, an Emmy for The Island on Bird Street and a Silver Bear at the Berlinale film festival in Berlin for Mifune's Last Song. The Boys from St. Petri was screened out of competition at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.

Most Popular Søren Kragh-Jacobsen Trailers

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The Name of This Film Is Dogme95 Trailer (2000)

01 November 2000

The Name of this Film is Dogme95 is an irreverent documentary exploring the origins of Dogme95, the most influential movement in world cinema for a generation.

Sweet Dreams Trailer (2003)

14 March 2003

Skagerrak is the story of being hit by happiness when you least expect it. In their late twenties and tired of partying their way around the world, Danish Marie and Irish Sophie come ashore in Northern Scotland.

The Island on Bird Street Trailer (1997)

11 April 1997

Alex is an 11-year old boy who, during WWII, hides in the Jewish ghetto from Nazis after all his relatives have been sent to the concentration camp.

Mifune Trailer (1999)

12 March 1999

Kresten, newly wed, is on the threshold of a great career success in his father-in-law’s company. But when the death of his own father takes him back to his poverty-stricken childhood home, far out in the country, his career plans fall apart.

What No One Knows Trailer (2008)

11 February 2008

When Thomas´ sister dies in an accident, he discovers that her death may be connected to their deceased father´s work in military intelligence.

The Butterfly Swing Trailer (2020)

03 December 2020

The story is centered on the stubborn farmer Ernst and his wife Louise who are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a traditional Danish gold wedding for friends and family.

The Hour of the Lynx Trailer (2013)

26 September 2013

Helen, a priest, is approached by scientist Lisbeth with a desperate plea for help. A young man, who has been sent to a high security psychiatric ward after having killed an old couple, has attempted suicide while rambling about God.

The Idiots Who Started The Party Trailer (2020)

13 October 2020

Danish film has never felt stronger on the international stage than it did with the Dogme films, which at the world premiere of 'The Party' and 'The Idiots' during the Cannes Film Festival in 1998 put Denmark on the film world map.

Hugo, the Jungle Creature Trailer (1993)

10 December 1993

This film introduces us to Hugo, a one-of-a-kind animal who lives in a jungle. Youthful and carefree, Hugo is prone to playing practical jokes on his friends, Zig and Zag the monkeys.

Rubber Tarzan Trailer (1981)

15 October 1981

Ivan is a very lonely 8 year boy who is bullied almost every day in school. Even his father taunts him because Ivan litteraly is a weakling (That should explain the title Rubber Tarzan).

Thunderbirds Trailer (1983)

26 December 1983

John and René are in their twenties, close friends but different enough for René to be nicknamed Thunderbird, while John remains just plain John.

My Granny's House Trailer (1984)

31 August 1984

Danish author Soya's acidly funny turn-of-the-century memoir novel turned into a robust black comedy.

Wanna See My Beautiful Navel? Trailer (1978)

09 October 1978

Coming of age, summer camp and first love... Shy 15-year-old Claus is in 8th grade and is going on a school camp in Sweden.

Shower of Gold Trailer (1988)

07 October 1988

Four Danish kids find a cookie jar filled with cash while playing in the woods. They decide to keep the money, at least until a reward is offered.

The Purified Trailer (2003)

17 January 2003

The filmmakers who created the Dogme Manifesto reflect, argue, and watch clips of their own films.

Emma's Shadow Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

Emma (Line Kruse) is an eleven year-old only child from a wealthy Danish family. Emma's parents seem more interested in their own interests than in her.

D-Day Trailer (2000)

01 January 2000

Four people plan to rob a bank on new year's eve, when no one will notice because of the celebrations.

The Boys from St. Petri Trailer (1991)

11 October 1991

A group of school-mates form a resistance group in nazi-occupied Denmark.

Dogma 95, a Serious Game? Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Shot in Denmark in 1999, the documentary features exclusive interviews with the creators of the filmmaking movement Dogma 95: Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg and Soren Kragh-Jakobsen.

Life Is a Good Reason Trailer (1985)

29 September 1985

A father of two girls stands on the sidelines and follows his children's complicated lives.