Oliver Hirschbiegel

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Oliver Hirschbiegel
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Hirschbiegel at the Berlinale 2017
Born (1957-12-29) 29 December 1957 (age 67)
Hamburg, West Germany
Occupation Film director
Years active1986–present

Oliver Hirschbiegel (born 29 December 1957) is a German film and television director. His feature works include the award-winning Das Experiment and the Oscar-nominated film about Adolf Hitler, Downfall . His television work includes the German series 4 Blocks, Netflix's Criminal: Germany and Apple TV's Constellation

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Early life and education

Oliver Hirschbiegel was born in Hamburg, West Germany on 29 December 1957. [1]

A Waldorf graduate, Hirschbiegel studied painting and graphic arts, later film, at the Hamburg University of Fine Arts. [1]

Career

In 1986, Oliver directed his first film, the made-for-television movie Das Go! Projekt. He became a successful TV director, directing numerous episodes of the Tatort and Kommissar Rex series.[ citation needed ]

His first theatrical release was the critically acclaimed movie Das Experiment (2001). The film received positive reviews and 14 film awards, with a further 14 nominations. Oliver was awarded 'Best Director' at Montreal and Istanbul Film Festivals for the film. [ citation needed ]

In 2004, he attracted world-wide attention with the film Der Untergang (released in English-speaking countries as Downfall ), starring Bruno Ganz as Adolf Hitler during his last days. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards and a nomination for the Academy Award for the best foreign film.[ citation needed ] One scene from the film has become the basis for a widespread viral video phenomenon.[ citation needed ] The film sparked an extensive debate in Germany over the portrayal of Nazi leaders. [2] Before directing the film, he was in talks to direct Blade: Trinity . [3]

He directed his first Hollywood feature The Invasion , which was partly re-shot by Australian director James McTeigue, at the request of the studio.[ citation needed ]

Hirschbiegel directed the 2013 biographical film Diana , about Diana, Princess of Wales, which was released in September 2013. Actress Naomi Watts plays the title role. [4]

His film 13 Minutes was selected to be screened out of competition at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival in 2015. [5]

Oliver has also had an extensive career in television, directing series including Borgias , the German series 4 Blocks, Netflix's Criminal: Germany and Apple TV's Constellation.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Wins

Nominations

References

  1. 1 2 "Oliver Hirschbiegel". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2008.
  2. ↑ Gronvall, Andrea. "Downfall". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  3. ↑ Meza, Ed (15 April 2003). "Teuton helmer is taking on Hitler". Variety.
  4. ↑ "Naomi Watts lands Princess Diana role". BBC News. 9 February 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "Berlinale 2015: Competition Complete". berlinale.de. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
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