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Gabriel Axel
1918 - 2014
Gabriel Axel
1918 - 2014
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BORN
1918
DIED
2014
Gabriel Axel Obituary
His daughter Karin Moerch said in a statement that he died Sunday "quietly and peacefully after a long and eventful life." She did not say where he died or give the cause of death.
Born April 18, 1918, in Denmark's second city Aarhus, Axel divided his time between his homeland and France. He grew up in Paris where his father owned a factory and at age 18 he returned to Denmark to work as a carpenter making furniture.
But the theater drew him, and he enrolled in the Danish Royal Theater Actors' School, graduating in 1945.
Axel was born Gabriel Axel Moerch but he dropped his last name when he joined the theater troupe of French film and stage artist Louis Jouvet in Paris. Axel directed several large projects for French television, then returned to Denmark to produce series for Denmark's public broadcaster and direct several films in the 1950s and 1960s. He also acted in films.
His international breakthrough came in 1987 with "Babette's Feast," based on a novel by Danish writer Karen Blixen. The movie is about a 19th century Parisian woman, played by French actress Stephan Audran, who finds shelter in a remote, puritanical Danish village, living with two sisters who maintain a strict religious philosophy.
Axel's works include "Prince of Jutland," a 1994 film that tells the story of Amled, the Danish prince whose life inspired Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
In 2003, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Copenhagen International Film Festival.
Axel's wife of nearly 50 years, Lucie Axel Moerch, died in 1996. He is survived by their four children and eight grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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JAN M. OLSEN, Associated Press
Copyright © 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
43 Entries
December 22, 2014
A gracious and respectable person whose work has done so much to bring so much joy to many of us in these troubled times hard to deal with (2 Tim 3:1). Perhaps more will continue to have positive experiences from a wonderful work that this giving person has shared resulting in a positive impact and contribution to life and its anxieties.
April 28, 2014
This was truly an amazing person with so much talent the loss is clearly ours. Prayers fill our hearts and burst forth from our mouths to God asking him to let us remember clearly the love we have for this wonderful person gone from our lives never forgetting the joy we shared. Hebrews 6:10.
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February 19, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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February 18, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 17, 2014
TO THE FAMILY OF GABRIEL AXEL. I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOU LOVE ONE. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT BY DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME PS 121:1-8
February 15, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
February 13, 2014
To the Children and Grandchildren of Gabriel Axel:
May God comfort and sustain each of you at this time of bereavement.
S. Scott
February 13, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Axel family, friends and supporters. It is terrible to loose a loved one to death. May you draw close to the God of all comfort Ps 145:18.
February 13, 2014
My condolences to the family and friends.
February 12, 2014
To the family,
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort grant you peace in your time of grief.
G. Freeman
February 12, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
February 12, 2014
sorry for your lost. one day we will see our love one again.
February 12, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 12, 2014
Truly sorry for your loss . May God give comfort in these difficult times.
Eccl.7:1 A good name* is better than good oil,and the day of death is better than the day of birth.
R
February 11, 2014
My condolences to all in the family.
Soon God will put an complete to death and all human sorrows.
Tanesha Burns
February 11, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope You find comfort is from family and friends.
Shelby
February 11, 2014
My sympathy to the Axel family for the loss of your dear and talented father.
We are thankful that he shared his talents with the world. As treasured memories warm your hearts at this time, may you draw the strength to continue from our God who gives it in full measure -2 Corinthians 4:7 with the promise that Gabriel will be with you again-Hosea 13:14.
February 11, 2014
im so sorry for your lost... i can say he did live a long time in my opinion.
Trina
February 11, 2014
sorry for your loss
michelle plakas-kaiser
February 11, 2014
rip
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February 11, 2014
Just as Babette used her great talents to bring joy to others, you used your gifts as a filmmaker to make"Babette's Feast" a treasure for all of us to enjoy and cherish. Thank you. RIP, Mr. Axel. Condolences to your family, friends, colleagues, and admirers.
February 11, 2014
Åbenbaringen 21:3,,4Så hørte jeg en høj røst fra tronen sige: „Se! Guds telt* er hos menneskene, og han vil bo* hos dem, og de skal være hans folk. Og Gud sells vil være hos dem. Og han vil tørre hver tåre af deres øjne, og døden skal ikke være mere, heller ikke sorg eller skrig eller smerte skal være mere. Det som var før er forsvundet.“
February 10, 2014
I pray that he may grant you through the abundance of his glory to be made mighty in the man you are inside, with power through his spirit… (Ephesians 3:16) In this time of a loss of someone special in your lives be comforted to know God cares and will help you to endure.
February 10, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
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February 10, 2014
Dear family, I am sorry to hear of your loss, may you all find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4:8
February 10, 2014
My condolences to the family. May God remember you personally. Malachi3:16
February 10, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Axel family.
May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalm 83:18;Psalm 65:2) grant you the sweetest peace during your time of sorrow.
Juanita, Jacksonville, Fla.
Isaiah 25:8
February 10, 2014
With heavy hearts and with our deepest sympathy the Carter family is thinking of you during your time of sorrow. As you hold closely the cherished memories that you shared with Gabriel, your father and your friend, may God comfort you and grant you the peace you need to cope with your loss patiently awaiting a time when sickness and death will be things of the past.
February 10, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers. Rest in Peace
, coca
February 10, 2014
My sincere condolences for the family. May God's promise of everlasting life in the near future give you the comfort you need. Titus1:2
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joaquim-r-redeemer barbosa
February 10, 2014
condolences
Marta
February 10, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about your loss
Our Creator promise that soon He will
wipe our every tear from your eyes
and death will be no more
I pray that this will bring comfort
February 10, 2014
What a remarkable honor and privilege for the Axel family to have shared so many wonderful memories with Gabriel during his long life!-Psalms 90:10
February 10, 2014
GOD IS THE COMFORTER FOR ALL.MAY HE EXTEND HIS MERCY TO YOU .YOU ARE OPENING YOUR AND SATISFYING THE DESIRE OF EVERY LIVING THING."..PSLM.145:16.........D
Harry Simpson
February 10, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Missy
February 10, 2014
My condolences to the family. May god give you the strength to endure
your sorrow. My thoughts are with you.
February 10, 2014
Dear Family - You have my deepest heartfelt condolences. May God be with you to bring you comfort and peace through this difficult time. He promises at Isaiah 61:2..., to comfort all the mourning ones.
February 10, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Axel Family.
May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalm 83:18;Psalm 65:2) grant you strength, courage and peace during your time of sorrow. And may you always cherish the many wonderful and precious memories of times spent with Gabriel.
Juanita, Jacksonville, Fla.
Jess Davis
February 10, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. No doubt many hearts ache for you at this time....And though no words can take away your sorrow, may the assurance that God cares give you the strength you need from day to day. . .He says "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears" 2 Kings 20:5.
DStallings
February 10, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
G Rich
February 10, 2014
May the love of family and friends comfort you as you grieve, you have my deepest condolences.
February 10, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. May the peace of God be with you during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7
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