Oscar

Danish films have participated and won statuettes at the Oscar ceremony since 1931. On this page you can see an overview of the nominations and prices awarded to Danish films.

An Oscar, also called an Academy Award, is awarded by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Oscar ceremony is considered to be one of the most prestigious and influential award ceremonies in the world.

One Danish film has won an Oscar in the Documentary Feature category: David Borenstein's 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' in 2026.

Four Danish films have won an Oscar in the International Feature Film category: Thomas Vinterberg's 'Another Round' in 2021, Susanne Bier's 'In a Better World' in 2011, Bille August's 'Pelle the Conqueror' in 1989 and Gabriel Axel's 'Babette's Feast' in 1988.

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Contact

Naja Bjørn Nielsen
najabn@dfi.dk

Danish Oscar winners in non-Danish films