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Oliver Hirschbiegel
Hirschbiegel at the Women's World Awards 2009.Born 29 December 1957
Hamburg, GermanyOccupation Director Years active 1986–present Oliver Hirschbiegel (born 29 December 1957)[1] is a German film director. His works include Das Experiment and the Oscar nominated[2] Der Untergang.
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Career
A Waldorf graduate, Hirschbiegel studied painting and graphic arts, later film, at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts. In 1986, he directed his first film, the made-for-TV movie Das Go! Projekt, the script for which he had written himself. He became a successful TV director, directing numerous episodes of the Tatort and Kommissar Rex series. His first theatrical release was the well-received Das Experiment, followed by Mein letzter Film, which also met with critical approval.
In 2004, he attracted world-wide attention with the movie Der Untergang (released in English-speaking countries as Downfall), produced by Bernd Eichinger. It recounts Adolf Hitler's last days, and sparked an extensive debate in Germany over the portrayal of Nazi leaders. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards and a nomination for the Academy Award for the best foreign film. One scene from the film has become the basis for a widespread viral video phenomenon.
He directed his first Hollywood feature The Invasion, which was partly re-shot by Australian director James McTeigue, at the request of the studio.
Awards
- 2001 Bavarian Film Awards, Best Direction for Das Experiment[3]
Filmography
- Das Experiment (2001)
- Mein letzter Film (2002)
- Downfall (2004)
- Just an Ordinary Jew- Ein Ganz Gewöhnlicher Jude (2005)
- The Invasion (2007)
- Five Minutes of Heaven (2009)[4]
- Borgia (2011)
References
- ^ Oliver Hirschbiegel
- ^ Awards for Der Untergang at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Bavarian Film Awards: 2001, IMDb. Accessed 2008-08-07.
- ^ Holmwood, Leigh (2008-05-08). "Nesbitt and Neeson set for Ulster drama". guardian.co.uk. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/may/08/bbc.television. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
External links
Films directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel Das Experiment (2001) · Mein letzter Film (2002) · Downfall (2004) · Just an Ordinary Jew (2005) · The Invasion (2007) · Five Minutes of Heaven (2009)Categories:- 1957 births
- Crystal Simorgh recipients
- German film directors
- Living people
- People from Hamburg
- Waldorf school alumni
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