Peter Harton

Peter Harton

Peter Harton is a subversive storyteller and one of Denmark’s most celebrated comedy directors. He has carved out an enviable reputation for his funny, stylish, and eclectic body of work. Harton seamlessly blends pitch-perfect comic performance, rousing cinematic scale, and exquisite art direction – all underpinned by a distinctively mischievous and darkly original Danish wit.

He began his career working in the camera department for Danish films, including Lars von Trier’s Palme d’Or-winning Dancer in the Dark, before inevitably turning to directing. Harton has helmed global campaigns for major brands such as IKEA, LEGO, Spotify, and Toyota, among others. His always hilarious and genre-defining work has been recognized with awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Epica, LIA, and the Creative Circle Awards.

In 2010, he took a break from commercials to direct the cult sketch show Rytteriet (“The Cavalry”) for Danish TV. It quickly became the most widely watched comedy series in the network’s history and, in 2014, won the prestigious Danish Film Academy Award—the Danish equivalent of a BAFTA.