Ole Bornedal was born in 1959 in Noerresundby, Denmark, and from the tender age of fourteen, he was resolute in his aspiration to become a filmmaker. Despite being unable to secure admission into The Danish Film School, he forged his own path and, after completing university studies in film, began his career at The National Danish Broadcasting Company, where he worked on radio dramas and radio features.
Within a few years, Ole's exceptional talent and dedication earned him the prestigious "Oscar" in Radio: The Prix Italia, solidifying his reputation as one of the most outstanding Radio-Feature directors in the world. He continued to work in television, creating both comedies and dramas, and in 1996, he won The Prix Italia for Best Television Drama.
At the age of thirty-three, Ole was appointed Head of Television Drama, becoming the youngest Executive ever to hold the position. However, his tenure was short-lived, as he was soon invited to the United States to direct a remake of his international film debut, the thriller "Nightwatch".
Ole spent the next two years in New York and Los Angeles, where he worked as a director, script-developer, and producer. In 1997, he returned to Denmark and began writing and directing for the stage, concurrently developing feature films and television projects.
Four years later, Ole founded his own theater, The Aveny, which quickly became the most popular and best-selling theater in Copenhagen. In 2004, he left the theater scene to restart his international film career, going on to direct three movies back-to-back.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bornedal's films have garnered widespread critical acclaim, cementing his status as one of the most influential creators of "The New Danish Cinema". Today, Ole resides in Copenhagen with his four children: Johan, Claudia, Fanny, and Little Peter.
