Peter Schønau Fog, 1971
Writers · April 20, 1971
Peter Schønau Fog
★ HOW OLD IS PETER SCHØNAU FOG?
Peter Schønau Fog is 55 years old, born April 20, 1971 · Taurus.
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About
Peter Schønau Fog directed debut features that won major Nordic film awards, establishing himself as a Danish auteur. Born 20 April 1971, Fog studied at the National Film School of Denmark, graduating in 1999 with a short film shortlisted for the Student Academy Awards. His 2007 debut *The Art of Crying* won the Nordic Council Film Prize and Robert Award; his 2017 *You Disappear* was Denmark's Oscar submission. A Taurus filmmaker driven by emotional storytelling.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Peter Schønau Fog is a Danish film director born 20 April 1971. His directorial breakthrough came with *Kunsten at græde i kor* (*The Art of Crying*), a 2007 adaptation of Erling Jepsen's novel that premiered to critical acclaim and earned Fog the Nordic Council Film Prize for Best Film of 2007, the Robert Award for Best Danish Film, and the 2008 Bodil Award for Best Danish Film. Fog trained at the University of Copenhagen and Prague Film School, graduating in 1999 from the National Film School of Denmark; his thesis short *Lille Mænsk* (*Little Man*) was shortlisted for Best Foreign Film at the Student Academy Awards. In 2010, he took a four-year position as consultant and project director at the Danish Film Institute, pausing personal projects. His second feature, *Du forsvinder* (*You Disappear*), released in 2017 and adapted Christian Jungersen's bestselling novel; it was submitted as Denmark's entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards but did not advance. As a screenwriter-director, Fog works primarily in adaptation, translating literary sources into emotionally precise cinema. Born under Taurus, his work reflects the sign's patient, deliberate approach to craft.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Fog studied at the University of Copenhagen and the Prague Film School before enrolling at the National Film School of Denmark, from which he graduated in 1999. His graduation project, the short film *Lille Mænsk* (*Little Man*), was shortlisted for Best Foreign Film at the Student Academy Awards, signaling early recognition within international student film circles.
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Trivia
- *The Art of Crying* won three major Scandinavian film prizes in 2007–2008, making Fog's debut one of the region's most decorated first features.
- Fog stepped back from directing for four years (2010–2014) while serving as consultant and project director at the Danish Film Institute.
- *You Disappear* (2017) was Denmark's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 90th Academy Awards.
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The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Peter Schønau Fog often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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★ FAQ
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- How old is Peter Schønau Fog?
- Peter Schønau Fog is 55 years old (born April 20, 1971).
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- What is Peter Schønau Fog's zodiac sign?
- Peter Schønau Fog is a Taurus, born April 20, 1971.
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- Peter Schønau Fog was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
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- Peter Schønau Fog is a writer.
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- Yes — Peter Schønau Fog is alive and 55 years old.
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