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Oliver Hirschbiegel

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

Oliver Hirschbiegel (born 29 December 1957) is a German film director. His works include Das Experiment and the Oscar-nominated film about Adolf Hitler, Downfall.

Early life and education

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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

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In 1986, he directed his first film, the made-for-television movie Das Go! Projekt, the script for which he had written himself.[citation needed] He became a successful TV director, directing numerous episodes of the Tatort and Kommissar Rex series.[citation needed] His first theatrical release was the well-received movie Das Experiment (2001).[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 sparked an extensive debate in Germany over the portrayal of Nazi leaders.[2] 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] 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]

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Wins

Nominations

References

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  1. ^ a b "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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