Lone Scherfig - Actor Profile

Lone Scherfig

Directing
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
3Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 2, 1959
Birth Place: Søborg, Danmark

About Lone Scherfig

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lone Scherfig (born May 2, 1959) is a Danish film director. She graduated Danish Film School in 1984, and began her career as a director with Kaj's fødselsdag "A Birthday Trip". She made her mark with the Dogme95-film, Italian for Beginners (Italiensk for begyndere, 2000), a romantic comedy which among its many international awards won the Silver Berlin Bear (Jury Prize) at the 2001 Berlin International Film Festival. It is credited as the most profitable Scandinavian film to date. Most recently she's directed An Education (2009), based on an autobiographical article by British journalist Lynn Barber. The independent film was nominated for three of the 82nd Academy Awards.

Lone Scherfig Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lone Scherfig reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lone Scherfig's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Lone Scherfig's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Idiots Who Started The Party, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lone Scherfig Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lone Scherfig's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lone Scherfig has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Lone Scherfig - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lone Scherfig?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lone Scherfig is "The Idiots Who Started The Party" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Lone Scherfig acted in?

Lone Scherfig has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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