Kim Fupz Aakeson (born 12 September 1958 in Copenhagen) is a Danish author and screenwriter, trained at the Danish Film School. Since his debut in 1984 he has published more than 100 books across children's literature, young adult fiction and adult novels, and is best known for the Vitello series. His screenwriting credits include the film Den eneste ene and the DR prison drama Huset, which swept five Robert Awards in 2024. In June 2026 he received the DR Roman Prize for his novel Skyggen foran mig (2025).
Kim Fupz Aakeson received the DR Novel Prize 2026 and the accompanying 25,000 kroner for the novel The Shadow Before Me, chosen by participants in the country's 135 DR novel reading clubs.
Kim Fupz Aakeson published the children's book Farman and Supersonny together with illustrator Thorbjørn Christoffersen.
Kim Fupz Aakeson is working on the manuscript for the second season of the TV series The House on DR.
The adult novel The Shadow Before Me was published by Gyldendal - a novel about a former murderer on a pilgrimage.
The DR series The House, created by Kim Fupz Aakeson, won all five possible Robert Awards at the Robert Awards ceremony 2024.
An intimate author concert where writer Kim Fupz Aakeson reads from his novel about redemption and pilgrimage, accompanied by Ensemble Storstrøm performing thematically linked classical works.
Author talk with Kim Fupz Aakeson about his novel exploring guilt, punishment and redemption through the story of a man rebuilding his life after prison.
A cosy library gathering where the facilitator reads aloud from selected books while participants knit or listen, followed by discussion and coffee. Autumn programme features works by Virginia Evans, Kim Leine, Kim Fupz Aakeson, and Ida Jessen.
A monthly literature club at Viruphuset where members discuss books, share recommendations, and meet authors. No prior reading experience needed - just bring your interest and enjoy the coffee.
