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'''Daniel Dencik''' (born 1972) is a Danish writer and film director. He has published |
'''Daniel Dencik''' (born 1972) is a Danish writer and film director. He has published eight books in Danish, ranging from poetry to short stories and essays as well as two novels. |
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He has studied Philosophy at [[Stockholm University]], where he wrote his thesis about the existentialism of [[Søren Kierkegaard|Kierkegaard]]. He has studied film editing at the [[National Film School of Denmark]]. In 1998 he had his first book of poetry published by [[Gyldendal]]. His work has been divided between film and literature ever since. |
He has studied Philosophy at [[Stockholm University]], where he wrote his thesis about the existentialism of [[Søren Kierkegaard|Kierkegaard]]. He has studied film editing at the [[National Film School of Denmark]]. In 1998 he had his first book of poetry published by [[Gyldendal]]. His work has been divided between film and literature ever since. |
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He has received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious [[Nordisk Film]] Award, in 2014.<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> |
He has received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious [[Nordisk Film]] Award, in 2014.<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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His novel ''Anden person ental'' (2014) was praised by the critics and the focus of a lot of attention in the Danish press. In 2016 he published a collection af short stories titled ''Grand Danois'' (2016). This work was nominated for Book of the Year in Denmark. The book was also published in Swedish by [[Norstedts Förlag]] in 2018. A story from this book has been published in the American journal [[World Literature Today]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2017/may/labrador-daniel-dencik|title=“Labrador,” by Daniel Dencik|date=2017-04-27|work=World Literature Today|access-date=2017-05-15}}</ref> |
His controversial novel ''Anden person ental'' (2014) was praised by the critics and the focus of a lot of attention in the Danish press. In 2016 he published a collection af short stories titled ''Grand Danois'' (2016). This work was nominated for Book of the Year in Denmark. The book was also published in Swedish by [[Norstedts Förlag]] in 2018. A story from this book has been published in the American journal [[World Literature Today]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2017/may/labrador-daniel-dencik|title=“Labrador,” by Daniel Dencik|date=2017-04-27|work=World Literature Today|access-date=2017-05-15}}</ref> |
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His latest book is the novel ''Nordisk vildt'' (2018). |
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His latest book is called ''Sportshjerte'' (2017) - and is a collection of essays on the nature of professional cycling.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cphla.dk/?lightbox=dataItem-j21js78t|title=cphla|website=cphla|access-date=2017-05-15}}</ref> |
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*''[http://danishdox.com/en/tal-r-the-virgin Tal R: The Virgin]'' (2013) - short documentary |
*''[http://danishdox.com/en/tal-r-the-virgin Tal R: The Virgin]'' (2013) - short documentary |
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*''Gold Coast'' (2015) - fiction feature |
*''Gold Coast'' (2015) - fiction feature |
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*''Miss Osaka'' (TBA) - fiction feature |
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Revision as of 16:19, 18 December 2018
Daniel Dencik (born 1972) is a Danish writer and film director. He has published eight books in Danish, ranging from poetry to short stories and essays as well as two novels.
He has studied Philosophy at Stockholm University, where he wrote his thesis about the existentialism of Kierkegaard. He has studied film editing at the National Film School of Denmark. In 1998 he had his first book of poetry published by Gyldendal. His work has been divided between film and literature ever since.
He was the editor of the cult movie Nói albinói (2003) by Dagur Kari.
He has written essays on subjects ranging from the sport of professional cycling to the philosophical meaning of solitude and religion. He has covered Tour de France for the Danish daily paper Politiken 2016 and 2017, and for the magazine Euroman 2018.
As of 2012, he has also been directing films, most notably the documentary Expedition To The End of The World.[1] In 2012 he received The Reel Talent Award at CPH:DOX. His portrait of the painter Tal R entitled Tal R: The Virgin won a Danish Academy Award 2014 for best short documentary.
2015 marked 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. It was a Danish-Ghanaian co-production with a budget of €2 million.
Gold Coast had its international premiere at the 2015 Karlovy Vary Film Festival.[2]
He has received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious Nordisk Film Award, in 2014.[3]
His controversial novel Anden person ental (2014) was praised by the critics and the focus of a lot of attention in the Danish press. In 2016 he published a collection af short stories titled Grand Danois (2016). This work was nominated for Book of the Year in Denmark. The book was also published in Swedish by Norstedts Förlag in 2018. A story from this book has been published in the American journal World Literature Today.[4]
His latest book is the novel Nordisk vildt (2018).
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
- Miss Osaka (TBA) - 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.
- ^ ""Labrador," by Daniel Dencik". World Literature Today. 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
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