Oliver Hirschbiegel

Oliver Hirschbiegel
Hirschbiegel at the Berlinale 2017
Born (1957-12-29) 29 December 1957
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

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, he directed his first film, the made-for-television 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 movie Das Experiment (2001).

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. One scene from the film has become the basis for a widespread viral video phenomenon. 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.

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

Awards and nominations

Wins

Nominations

References

  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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