Dan Laustsen
Dan Laustsen | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Laustsen at the Stockholm Film Festival in 2017 | |
| Born | 15 June 1954 |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF (born 15 June 1954) is a Danish cinematographer. He is a member of the Danish Society of Cinematographers and the American Society of Cinematographers.[1][2]
His career spans four decades, and is known for collaborations with directors like Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Ole Bornedal, Guillermo del Toro and Chad Stahelski.
Laustsen is also known for his work on the films like Silent Hill and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.[3][4]
Personal life
Laustsen was born in Aalborg,[5] to Aage Aarup Laustsen and Ellen Laustsen. He studied at the National Film School of Denmark (1976–1979) to pursue a career in cinematography. Laustsen has been involved in the production of feature films, documentaries, and advertisements.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Guldregn | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | All 6 episodes |
| 1990 | Strømerliv | Peter Ringgaard | Documentary series |
| 1999 | Dybt vand | Ole Bornedal | TV movie |
| 2009 | Please Help the World | Mikkel Blaabjerg Poulsen | TV short |
| 2013 | Wallander | Lisa Ohlin | Episode "The Sad Bird" |
Miniseries
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Den korsikanske biskopen | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | |
| 1996 | Charlot og Charlotte | Ole Bornedal | Episode "Gud ser alt - osse selvom man ikke tror på ham" |
| 2014 | 1864 |
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
Robert Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Min farmors hus | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1988 | Skyggen af Emma | Won | |
| 1989 | The Miracle in Valby | Won | |
| 2000 | Dykkerne | Nominated | |
| 2002 | I Am Dina | Won | |
| 2007 | Just Another Love Story | Won |
Other awards
References
- ^ "Dan Laustsen". DFF - Dansk Filmfotograf Forbund. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ^ "Members". American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ Fra Hollywood til Matas Interview: Dan Laustsen Politiken, 08.10.2003, 2. sektion, Side 4
- ^ Todd McCarthy (July 9, 2003). "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ^ Med udlandet i søgeren Berlingske Tidende, 23.06.2006, 4 Sektion, AOK, Side 12 (in-depth interview)
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