Anders Thomas Jensen

Anders Thomas Jensen is a Danish screenwriter and film director known for his award-winning film Election Night.

Director | Fiction Writer | Screenwriter

April 6, 1972

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Anders Thomas Jensen, born on 6 April 1972, is a renowned Danish screenwriter and film director who gained international fame with his 1998 Academy Award-winning film “Election Night” for Best Live Action Short Film. Jensen has since written and directed several highly praised films, such as “Flickering Lights,” “Adam’s Apples,” and “Men & Chicken.” He is celebrated for his skill in combining genres and crafting darkly humorous and thought-provoking narratives. In 2020, he released “Riders of Justice,” a dark comedy featuring Mads Mikkelsen. Jensen remains a significant figure in Danish cinema, earning numerous awards for his work.