Michael Katz | |
|---|---|
 Michael Katz (2009) | |
| Born | 28.01.1954 |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1988 - present |
Michael Katz is an Austrian film producer. [1] He has produced films for cinematic release as well as made-for-television movies and television series. He has worked with Michael Haneke on most of his films, including Amour . He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Amour along with Margaret Menegoz, Stefan Arndt and Veit Heiduschka in 2013.
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