Dan Laustsen

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Dan Laustsen
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Laustsen at the Stockholm Film Festival in 2017
Born (1954-06-15) 15 June 1954 (age 70)
Years active1978–present

Dan Laustsen, ASC , DFF (born 15 June 1954) is a Danish cinematographer. He is a member of the Danish Society of Cinematographers and the American Society of Cinematographers. [1] [2]

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His career spans four decades, and is known for collaborations with directors like Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Ole Bornedal, Guillermo del Toro and Chad Stahelski.

Laustsen is also known for his work on the films like Silent Hill and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen . [3] [4]

Personal life

Laustsen was born in Aalborg, [5] to Aage Aarup Laustsen and Ellen Laustsen. He studied at the National Film School of Denmark (1976–1979) to pursue a career in cinematography. Laustsen has been involved in the production of feature films, documentaries, and advertisements.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1979Skal vi danse først?Anette Mari Olsen
1980Danmark er lukketDan TscherniaWith Claus Loof
1981Har du set Alice?Brita Wielopolska
Gummi-Tarzan Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
1982Den ubetænksomme elskerClaus Ploug
1983Otto er et næsehorn Rumle Hammerich
IsfugleSøren Kragh-Jacobsen
1984Min farmors husFrode Højer Pedersen
1985EliseClaus Ploug
Johannes' hemmelighed Åke Sandgren
1988Skyggen af EmmaSøren Kragh-Jacobsen
Guldregn
David or GoliathAnne Wivel
1989 The Miracle in Valby Åke Sandgren
1991 The Boys from St. Petri Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
1994 Nattevagten Ole Bornedal
1995Carmen & BabyfaceJon Bang Carlsen
1997 Nightwatch Ole Bornedal
Mimic Guillermo del Toro
1998 Heart of Light Jacob Grønlykke
1999 Running Free Sergei Bodrov
2000DykkerneÅke Sandgren
2001 Brotherhood of the Wolf Christophe Gans
2002 I Am Dina Ole Bornedal
2003 Darkness Falls Jonathan Liebesman
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Stephen Norrington
2005Sex hopp & kärlek Lisa Ohlin
Nomad Sergei Bodrov
Ivan Passer
With Ueli Steiger
2006 Silent Hill Christophe Gans
2007 The Substitute Ole Bornedal
Wind Chill Gregory Jacobs
Just Another Love Story Ole Bornedal
2009 Deliver Us from Evil
Headhunter Rumle Hammerich
Solomon Kane M. J. Bassett
2011 Simon and the Oaks Lisa Ohlin
2012 The Possession Ole Bornedal
Zaytoun Eran Riklis
Sover Dolly på ryggen? Hella Joof
2015 Crimson Peak Guillermo del Toro
2016 The Lion Woman Vibeke Idsøe
2017Dræberne fra NibeOle BornedalWith Linda Wassberg
John Wick: Chapter 2 Chad Stahelski
The Shape of Water Guillermo del Toro
2018 Proud Mary Babak Najafi
2019 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Chad Stahelski
2021 Nightmare Alley Guillermo del Toro
2023 John Wick: Chapter 4 Chad Stahelski
The Color Purple Blitz Bazawule
2025 The Gorge Scott Derrickson Post-production
Frankenstein Guillermo del ToroPost-production

Television

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1986Guldregn Søren Kragh-Jacobsen All 6 episodes
1990StrømerlivPeter RinggaardDocumentary series
1999 Dybt vand Ole BornedalTV movie
2009Please Help the WorldMikkel Blaabjerg PoulsenTV short
2013 Wallander Lisa Ohlin Episode "The Sad Bird"

Miniseries

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1993Den korsikanske biskopen Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
1996Charlot og Charlotte Ole Bornedal Episode "Gud ser alt - osse selvom man ikke tror på ham"
2014 1864

Documentary film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1984Dansk bladtegning: danske bladtegnere -
En dokumentation
Kirsten StenbækDocumentary short
1987Ansigt til ansigtAnne Wivel
1991Giselle
1994Om Søren Kierkegaard
2011Bag Blixens maskeMorten HenriksenWith Jon Bang Carlsen, Morten Søborg and Jan Weincke

Awards and nominations

Academy Awards

YearTitleCategoryResult
2017The Shape of Water Best Cinematography Nominated
2021Nightmare AlleyNominated

BAFTA Awards

YearTitleCategoryResult
2017The Shape of Water Best Cinematography Nominated
2021Nightmare AlleyNominated

American Society of Cinematographers

YearTitleCategoryResult
2017The Shape of Water Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Nominated
2021Nightmare AlleyNominated

Robert Awards

YearTitleCategoryResult
1984Min farmors hus Best Cinematography Won
1988Skyggen af EmmaWon
1989 The Miracle in Valby Won
2000DykkerneNominated
2002 I Am Dina Won
2007 Just Another Love Story Won

Other awards

YearTitleAwards/Nominations
1981Gummi-Tarzan Bodil Award for Best Cinematographer
2017 The Shape of Water Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography
New York Film Critics Online for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Alliance of Women Film Journalists for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Austin Film Critics Association for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- Satellite Award for Best Cinematography
2021 Nightmare Alley Nominated- Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated- San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography

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References

  1. "Dan Laustsen". DFF - Dansk Filmfotograf Forbund. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
  2. "Members". American Society of Cinematographers . Retrieved 23 November 2018.
  3. Fra Hollywood til Matas Interview: Dan Laustsen Politiken, 08.10.2003, 2. sektion, Side 4
  4. Todd McCarthy (July 9, 2003). "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  5. Med udlandet i søgeren Berlingske Tidende, 23.06.2006, 4 Sektion, AOK, Side 12 (in-depth interview)