Peter Aalbaek Jensen (b. 1956, Osted, Denmark) is a film producer and a key figure in contemporary Danish cinema. A graduate of the National Film School of Denmark (1987), he made his feature film debut as a producer with Lars von Trier’s Europa (1991), marking the beginning of a long-standing collaboration with the director. In 1992, the two co-founded Zentropa, where Aalbaek Jensen served as CEO, playing a pivotal role in bringing Danish cinema to international prominence. Alongside Von Trier’s films and the television series The Kingdom, Zentropa has produced works by filmmakers including Susanne Bier, Lone Scherfig, Thomas Vinterberg, Per Fly and Jørgen Leth. The company’s catalogue spans auteur cinema and popular franchises, including Department Q and Klown. In 2001, Aalbaek Jensen received an honorary Bodil Award in recognition of his contribution to Danish cinema.
Peter Aalbaek Jensen
Film Producer
