Søren Sveistrup



Søren Sveistrup (born 7 January 1968 in Kastrup) is a Danish screenwriter and author. His credits include The Killing and Nikolaj og Julie. His first novel, The Chestnut Man, was published in 2019 and adapted into a television series, The Chestnut Man, in 2021.

Sveistrup is considered a "household name" in Scandinavia.

Biography
Sveistrup was adopted as a baby, which he learned when he was 13. He grew up on Thurø, a small island in the south-east of Funen. His adoptive parents were both teachers; his adoptive mother killed herself when he was 21.

He studied history and literature at the University of Copenhagen, followed by screenwriting at the National Film School of Denmark in 1997.

Sveistrup is married to a journalist and has two sons.

Awards

 * Robert Award for Best Screenplay for The Day Will Come
 * For The Killing
 * International Emmy Award
 * BAFTA Award
 * Crown Prince Couple's Awards
 * Robert Award for Best Danish Television Series
 * International Emmy Award for Nikolaj & Julie
 * For The Chestnut Man
 * Audie Award for Mystery
 * Barry Award