Anders Thomas Jensen was born in 1978 in Denmark, a country renowned for its cinematic excellence. He embarked on a journey to hone his craft, graduating from the prestigious National Film School of Denmark in 2003.
Jensen's inaugural feature film, R, premiered in 2010 and garnered widespread acclaim, earning top honors at the esteemed Göteborg and Mumbai film festivals. Moreover, R received numerous accolades at Denmark's two premier annual award ceremonies, the Bodil and Robert Awards.
Since then, Jensen has directed a diverse range of films, including the international feature Papillon, which boasted an impressive cast featuring Charlie Hunnam and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek. Papillon made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, solidifying Jensen's reputation as a master storyteller.
In addition to Papillon, Jensen's filmography boasts the critically acclaimed period drama Before the Frost, which took home several prizes, including the Special Jury Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
