Asger Kjær

Master of the Danish documentary tradition, Asger Kjær was born in 1979 in Aarhus, Denmark. He has been actively creating films since 2006, primarily focusing on the genre of documentary, with his most poignant works including "War Photographer" and "The Fencing Champion". Although not a recipient of major film festival awards, Kjær's unique authorial style of intimate storytelling through real-life narratives has earned him a strong reputation in the world of documentary filmmaking. On a personal note, Asger Kjær is a filmmaker who lets the truth speak through his lens, always championing the stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.