Vinterberg

Vinterberg is a Danish surname. It likely derives from the Danish elements vinter ("winter") and berg or bjerg meaning "mountain" or "hill," indicating a toponymic origin common to Scandinavian names.

The name is most prominently associated with Thomas Vinterberg (born 1969), a Danish film director and screenwriter. Along with Lars von Trier, he co-founded the Dogme 95 movement in 1995, a manifesto promoting simplicity and realism in filmmaking. Vinterberg's work has been widely recognized in international cinema, and he has directed a number of acclaimed feature films.

Notable works include The Celebration (Festen, 1998), a key film in the Dogme 95 era; The Hunt (Jagten, 2012), a drama starring Mads Mikkelsen; Far from the Madding Crowd (2015), an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel; and Another Round (2020), a comedy-drama about teachers that won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. His films are characterized by a focus on character-driven storytelling, social themes, and a preference for naturalistic performances and settings. As a public figure, Vinterberg has contributed to Danish cinema's international profile and has influenced a generation of filmmakers through both his storytelling and his role in the Dogme 95 movement.