Daniel Dencik is a Danish writer and film director. He has published nine books in Danish, ranging from poetry to short stories and essays as well as three novels. As of 2012, he has also been directing films, most notably the documentary 'Expedition To The End of The World'. In 2012 he received The Reel Talent Award at CPH:DOX. He has received the biggest talent award in Danish film, the prestigious Nordisk Film Award, in 2014. His portrait of the painter Tal R entitled 'Tal R: The Virgin' won a Danish Academy Award 2014 for best short documentary. 2015 marked his debut in narrative films with the historical drama, 'Gold Coast'. The film revolves around the Europe's colonial past in West Africa. It was shot on locations in Ghana and Burkina Faso. The soundtrack is composed by Angelo Badalamenti.