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The Humanity Present in the Films of Lone Scherfig

Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the release of Lone Scherfig’s popular film One Day.

Though perhaps most well-known for her British dramas, Lone Scherfig is Danish; she was born on May 2, 1959 in Copenhagen. Originally working in advertising, Lone actually won the Lion d’Argent prize at the Cannes International Advertising Film Festival.read more.

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Composer Rachel Portman is a Mastermind of Movie Music

Today is the seventh anniversary of the release date of Their Finest, a period drama directed by Lone Scherfig about a scriptwriter for propaganda films during the time of the Blitz. The score of the film had to take the viewer back in time to the 40’s, while bolstering the high stakes and drama, and balancing the romantic elements of the plot.read more.

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‘An Education,’ ‘Their Finest’ and how Lone Scherfig’s Radiant Films Preach Hope in Dark Times

Danish director Lone Scherfig has helmed 10 feature films, all similar in style and tone but varying vastly in subject matter. Her diverse filmography is appealing not only to avid cinephiles but even the most casual viewer. They are irresistibly entertaining and refreshingly accessible, with deep themes and rich stories that are not hindered by their approachable, old-fashioned format.read more.

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