Lone Scherfig

Lone Scherfig is a Danish film director and screenwriter, notable for her works such as Italian for Beginners (2000) and An Education (2009). She marked her directorial debut with the television film Margrethes elsker in 1985 and her first film Kaj's fodselsdag. Scherfig earned critical acclaim and several awards throughout her career, especially with her international hit, Italian for Beginners, which is regarded as the most profitable Scandinavian film. This comedic and upbeat movie highlighted her creative usage of the Dogme 95 constraints. Scherfig continued to grab attention with her unique ability to craft deep and intriguing characters in other films such as Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself(2002) and Just Like Home (2007).

Scherfig gained further recognition with An Education in 2009, which centered on a teenager's experiences in post-war Britain. The film showcased Scherfig's meticulous pacing and tonal control, earning several Oscar nominations including Best Picture. Her 2011 film One Day marked her reach to a larger audience, displaying her distinctive freshness in dialogue and tone. Scherfig's latest film The Riot Club (2014), depicts students in Oxford University's elite circle. Overall, Scherfig is distinguished for her innovative filmmaking, particular attention to character development, and a knack for exploring narratives in a remarkable tonal range.