| Dan Laustsen | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Laustsen at the Stockholm Film Festival in 2017 | |
| Born | (1954-06-15) 15 June 1954 (age 70) Aalborg, Denmark |
| 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.
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.
Personal life
Laustsen was born in Aalborg, 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
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Skal vi danse først? | Anette Mari Olsen | |
| 1980 | Danmark er lukket | Dan Tschernia | With Claus Loof |
| 1981 | Har du set Alice? | Brita Wielopolska | |
| Gummi-Tarzan | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | ||
| 1982 | Den ubetænksomme elsker | Claus Ploug | |
| 1983 | Otto er et næsehorn | Rumle Hammerich | |
| Isfugle | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | ||
| 1984 | Min farmors hus | Frode Højer Pedersen | |
| 1985 | Elise | Claus Ploug | |
| Johannes' hemmelighed | Åke Sandgren | ||
| 1988 | Skyggen af Emma | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | |
| Guldregn | |||
| David or Goliath | Anne Wivel | ||
| 1989 | The Miracle in Valby | Åke Sandgren | |
| 1991 | The Boys from St. Petri | Søren Kragh-Jacobsen | |
| 1994 | Nattevagten | Ole Bornedal | |
| 1995 | Carmen & Babyface | Jon Bang Carlsen | |
| 1997 | Nightwatch | Ole Bornedal | |
| Mimic | Guillermo del Toro | ||
| 1998 | Heart of Light | Jacob Grønlykke | |
| 1999 | Running Free | Sergei Bodrov | |
| 2000 | Dykkerne | Åke 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 | ||
| 2005 | Sex 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 | |
| 2017 | Dræberne fra Nibe | Ole Bornedal | With 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 Toro | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Documentary film
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Dansk bladtegning: danske bladtegnere - En dokumentation |
Kirsten Stenbæk | Documentary short |
| 1987 | Ansigt til ansigt | Anne Wivel | |
| 1991 | Giselle | ||
| 1994 | Om Søren Kierkegaard | ||
| 2011 | Bag Blixens maske | Morten Henriksen | With Jon Bang Carlsen, Morten Søborg and Jan Weincke |
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2021 | Nightmare Alley | Nominated |
Robert Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
References
- "Dan Laustsen". DFF - Dansk Filmfotograf Forbund. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- "Members". American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- Fra Hollywood til Matas Interview: Dan Laustsen Politiken, 08.10.2003, 2. sektion, Side 4
- Todd McCarthy (July 9, 2003). "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- Med udlandet i søgeren Berlingske Tidende, 23.06.2006, 4 Sektion, AOK, Side 12 (in-depth interview)
External links
- Dan Laustsen at IMDb
- Danish Film Institute profile
- Dan Laustsen at the Danish Society of Cinematographers
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