Johan Valdemar Ankerstjerne (17 January 1886 – 18 August 1959) was a Danish cinematographer who for many years was head of cinematography at Nordisk Film. He was reportedly the best cameraman in Denmark in the 1910s, making many films for August Blom from 1911 until 1916 and then for Benjamin Christensen. He created the unique "images of Haxan".[1] In 1932 he founded Denmark's first film laboratory, Johan Ankerstjerne A/S which, after merging with Nordisk Film Teknik, became the largest production facility in the country.[2]
- ^ Sadoul, Georges (1 January 1972). Dictionary of film makers. University of California Press. pp. 7–. ISBN 978-0-520-02151-8. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ "Johan Valdemar Ankerstjerne", Gravsted.dk. (in Danish) Retrieved 31 May 2013.