Anders Thomas Jensen

Master of dark comedy and introspection, Danish director Anders Thomas Jensen was born in Frederiksværk, Denmark in 1972 and has been actively making films since the mid-1990s. He often explores the genres of drama, comedy, and thriller, with his most notable films including "Men & Chicken" and "In a Better World," the latter of which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Jensen's unique authorial style blends absurdist humor with deep humanist themes, often examining the complexities of familial relationships and the human condition. Always pushing boundaries, Jensen crafts his narratives with a strange and captivating brilliance that invites viewers to question their own perceptions of normality.