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As of 2012, he has been directing documentaries, most notably ''Expedition To The End of The World''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/daniel-dencik-plans-his-first-dramatic-feature-about-slave-trade/5048747.article|title=Daniel Dencik plans his first dramatic feature about slave trade|work=screendaily.com}}</ref> |
As of 2012, he has been directing documentaries, most notably ''Expedition To The End of The World''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screendaily.com/daniel-dencik-plans-his-first-dramatic-feature-about-slave-trade/5048747.article|title=Daniel Dencik plans his first dramatic feature about slave trade|work=screendaily.com}}</ref> |
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2015 marks his debut in narrative films with the historical drama, ''Gold Coast''. The film revolves around the [[Europe]]'s colonial past in [[West Africa]]. It was shot on locations in [[Ghana]] and [[Burkina Faso]] and stars [[Jakob Oftebro]] and [[Danica Curcic]]. The soundtrack is composed by [[Angelo Badalamenti]]. The ''Gold Coast'' had its international premiere at the 2015 [[Karlovy Vary Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kviff.com/en/news/825-complete-characteristic-official-selection-competition|title=KVIFF - News|work=kviff.com}}</ref> In 2012 he received The Reel Talent Award |
2015 marks his debut in narrative films with the historical drama, ''Gold Coast''. The film revolves around the [[Europe]]'s colonial past in [[West Africa]]. It was shot on locations in [[Ghana]] and [[Burkina Faso]] and stars [[Jakob Oftebro]] and [[Danica Curcic]]. The soundtrack is composed by [[Angelo Badalamenti]]. The ''Gold Coast'' had its international premiere at the 2015 [[Karlovy Vary Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kviff.com/en/news/825-complete-characteristic-official-selection-competition|title=KVIFF - News|work=kviff.com}}</ref> In 2012 he received The Reel Talent Award at CPH:DOX. |
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His latest book ''Anden Person Ental'' (2014) was highly praised by the critics and was the focus of a lot of attention in the Danish press. |
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In 2014, he received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious Nordisk Film Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.egmont.com/Press/news-and-press-releases/Nordisk-Film-Award-to-Danish-Film-Instructor-Daniel-Dencik/#.VW2yalztmko|title=Egmont - Nordisk Film Award to Film Director Daniel Dencik|work=egmont.com}}</ref> |
In 2014, he received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious Nordisk Film Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.egmont.com/Press/news-and-press-releases/Nordisk-Film-Award-to-Danish-Film-Instructor-Daniel-Dencik/#.VW2yalztmko|title=Egmont - Nordisk Film Award to Film Director Daniel Dencik|work=egmont.com}}</ref> |
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Daniel Dencik (born 1972) is a Danish writer and film director. He has published five books in Danish.
In 1998, while studying to become a film editor, he had his first book of poetry published by Gyldendal. His work has been divided between film and literature ever since. He has written several essays on the sport of professional cycling. He was the editor of the cult movie Nói albinói (2003).
As of 2012, he has been directing documentaries, most notably Expedition To The End of The World.[1]
2015 marks his debut in narrative films with the historical drama, Gold Coast. The film revolves around the Europe's colonial past in West Africa. It was shot on locations in Ghana and Burkina Faso and stars Jakob Oftebro and Danica Curcic. The soundtrack is composed by Angelo Badalamenti. The Gold Coast had its international premiere at the 2015 Karlovy Vary Film Festival.[2] In 2012 he received The Reel Talent Award at CPH:DOX.
His latest book Anden Person Ental (2014) was highly praised by the critics and was the focus of a lot of attention in the Danish press.
In 2014, he received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious Nordisk Film Award.[3]
He has studied Philosophy at Stockholm University, where he wrote his thesis about the existentialism of Kierkegaard.
He is based in Los Angeles.
Filmography:
Moon Rider (2012) - documentary
Expedition To The End of The World (2013) - documentary
Tal R: The Virgin (2013) - short documentary
Gold Coast (2015) - fiction feature
References
- ^ "Daniel Dencik plans his first dramatic feature about slave trade". screendaily.com.
- ^ "KVIFF - News". kviff.com.
- ^ "Egmont - Nordisk Film Award to Film Director Daniel Dencik". egmont.com.