Born 23/6 1971, Denmark. Took courses in New York in method acting and in techniques, and courses at the National Film School of Denmark prior to studying and graduating with a B.A. in film studies at Copenhagen University, 1999. Trained at the alternative film school Super16 2003-06.
Munk's feature film debut 'Hold Me Tight' (2010) took home the Marc 'Aurelio Award for Best Debuting Feature in Rome and the Best Feature Film Award in Tallinn, among others. Later youth films include 'You & Me Forever' (2012) and 'Wildwitch' (2018).
Munk has directed a number of TV series, including 'Follow the Money' season 2 (2016), the Emmy winner 'Ride Upon the Storm' (2017-18) and the first Danish HBO original, 'Kamikaze' (2021).
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