In the world of independent cinema, there’s one filmmaker that is well-known for his unique vision and unique way of telling stories. That person is Swedish director Kurt Westergaard. For Best Director of 2018, he won the Golden Globe for Best Original Screenplay. But in true Best Actress mode, he also won the EGOT – Emmy Award for his role as best supporting actor on ‘The Crown’. So where should you go to see a Kurt Westergaard movie? Well, it might depend on where you live! If you’re in the U.S., then you have the obvious choice of ‘The Crown’ or ‘Q&A’ as one would expect from an Emmy award winner and last year’s MYSTIC film star. Or if you live somewhere like New Zealand or Canada, then finding a Kurt Westergaurd film might be impossible due to their different geographical locations. But with so many other great films out there, why not give it a shot and find out what makes this great director tick? Here are 5 movies based on Kurt Westergaard that you should definitely check out if you’re a fan of independent cinema:
HIDDLESLIGHT
Kurt Westergaard is perhaps best known for his work as the titular character in the 2001 award-winning film ‘The Hidliless’. In this film, a man’s genitals are slowly though slowly incinerated by an enormous coal fire. The film is one of the most iconic films of the 2000s and it certainly marks the beginning of the career of the now-29-year-old director. Since ‘The Hidlocyte’, however, he’s followed up with a series of critically acclaimed films, including ‘The Danish Girl’, ‘The bracketsman’, ‘The Lobster’ and ‘The Ides of March’. What makes ‘The Hidliless’ an excellent choice for a Kurt Westergaard film is the combination of fire, sex and finality. It is perhaps best known for being the first film shot entirely in black and white and the first film shot on filmNegative black-and-white entries such as ‘The Hidliless’ are all classics in the history of cinema and are still highly relevant and talked about today. So if you want an example of what ‘The Hidliless’ is all about, then take a look at ‘The Grey’, ‘The Birdcage’, ‘The Hidliless’ and ‘The Burning Heart’.
## Hiddleston
Those familiar with the work of Kurt Westergaard will know that he is best known for his role as Mr. Handsome on the hit show ‘The Crown’. Playing the title character Mr. Handsome, the award-winning actor became an instant international star thanks to his strong performance and Oscar-winning performance as Lord Snowfield in ‘The Imitation of Christ’. After that, he went on to star in a series of critically acclaimed films including ‘The Danish Girl’, ‘The bracketsman’, ‘The Lobster’ and ‘The Ides of March’. What makes ‘The Hidloggle’ an excellent choice for a Kurt Westergaard film is the combination of sex, fire and finality. It is perhaps best known for being the first film shot entirely in black and white and the first film shot on film Negative black-and-white entries such as ‘The Hidloggle’ are all classics in the history of cinema and are still highly relevant and talked about today. So if you want an example of what ‘The Hidloggle’ is all about, then take a look at ‘The Grey’, ‘The Birdcage’, ‘The Hidloggle’ and ‘The Burning Heart’.
## The Secret Life of Pets
Newcomer to the ‘Pets’ franchise, Cloudy with a pregnantftwinauteous’C. (Cloudy with a pregnant Finger) is a classic example of a film that perfectly sees Kurt Westergaard as the leading man. Set in the fictional town of Cloudy, a family is living in constant fear of losing their pet pomeranian puppy named Cloudy. After his owner dies, the pomeranian becomes the focus of widespread media coverage and a well-wisher comes to Cloudy to offer a thank you gift. After a few days, however, the woman’s granddaughter returns home with a baby puppy of her own and the entire situation is made much less scaring. No matter what your reason for coming to ‘Pets’, however, this film is a perfect choice for Kurt Westergaard as the leading man.
## Big Little Lies
This is another one of those ‘Pets’ films that sees the main character’s dog transformed into a human and then eventually killed by a professional dog trainer. What makes this a perfect choice for Kurt Westergaard is that the main character’s dog is actually a labrador retriever and he is able to use the canine nature to his advantage. What’s more, his trainer is a close relative of the late artist and photographer Pieter Brueghel the Elder, who is closely associated with the character of the protagonist. This film is also known for its ingenious use of light, sound and images, which is another aspect that makes this a perfect choice for Kurt Westergaard as the lead.
## The Good Dinosaur
Having won an Oscar for writing the original screenplay for ‘TheHaywire’, writer/director/writer acquisitions/Andie MacDowell is once again coming to the fore as the leading man in ‘The Good Dinosaur’. Like many of his Oscar-winning films, ‘The Good Dinosaur’ is set in the world of animals and is a closer look at the animals and their habitats than ever before. What makes ‘The Good Dinosaur’ an excellent choice for a Kurt Westergaard film is the combination of wild and domestic, nature and culture, and how these can interact in an important way for or against the humans. What’s more, this is the first film that MacDowell, her daughter Cassie, Will Toffoli and their co-writer/producer Paul Dineen have ever made as a team and it is their first foray into television production.
## How to Be a Best Actress
How to Be a Best Actress is another film that stars a young actress and has been a great help to the career of the late Kurt Westergaard. Produced by the American film company 20th Century Fox, ‘How to Be a Best Actress’ is a unique film that follows a young actress as she tries to make it in the world of film. After all, she is the one talent that can help a filmmaker make a mark, right? The film is also notable for its unique and often emotional story, which is shared with the likes of Saoirse, Isla Fisher and Jaden Smith. What makes ‘How to Be a Best Actress’ a perfect choice for a young Kurt Westergaard film is the combination of raw, unrefined talent and a timeless message. So if you want to see a young Kurt Westergaurd film, then definitely take a look at ‘How to Be a Best Actress’.
## Bruges (Bruges)
The Bruges Film Festival is perhaps the single greatest opportunity to see a film that is not only a classic but also a cultural reference. Produced by the Belgian government and focusing on the famous architecture of the famous town of Bruges, ‘Bruges’ is a film that is both both beautiful and relevant. This is the million-dollar question and it is this film that I think is the greatest of all time. The Bruges Film Festival is a private film festival that has been organized for the past 30 years by the city of Bruges, which is located in Belgium. The Bruges Film Festival is perhaps the single greatest opportunity for young and emerging talent to see a film that is not only a classic but also a cultural reference. So if you want a film that is not only a classic but also a cultural reference, this is the film for you. Also, if you don’t happen to be in the country where you can see this film
