Dan Laustsen | |
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![]() Laustsen at the Stockholm Film Festival in 2017 | |
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Years active | 1978–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]
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]
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.
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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1986 | Guldregn | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | All 6 episodes |
1990 | Strømerliv | Peter Ringgaard | Documentary series |
1999 | Dybt vand | Ole Bornedal | TV movie |
2009 | Please Help the World | Mikkel Blaabjerg Poulsen | TV short |
2013 | Wallander | Lisa Ohlin | Episode "The Sad Bird" |
Miniseries
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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1993 | Den korsikanske biskopen | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | |
1996 | Charlot og Charlotte | Ole Bornedal | Episode "Gud ser alt - osse selvom man ikke tror på ham" |
2014 | 1864 |
Academy Awards
Year | Title | Category | Result |
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2017 | The Shape of Water | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
Year | Title | Category | Result |
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2017 | The Shape of Water | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
Year | Title | Category | Result |
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2017 | The Shape of Water | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
Robert Awards
Year | Title | Category | Result |
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1984 | Min farmors hus | Best Cinematography | Won |
1988 | Skyggen af Emma | Won | |
1989 | The Miracle in Valby | Won | |
2000 | Dykkerne | Nominated | |
2002 | I Am Dina | Won | |
2007 | Just Another Love Story | Won |
Other awards