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Michael Haneke


A true master of his craft, Michael Haneke is one of the greatest film artists working today and one who challenges his viewers each year and work goes by, with films that reflect real portions of life in realistic, disturbing and unforgettable ways. One of the most genuine filmmakers of the world cinema, Haneke wrote and directed films in several... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 109 wins & 100 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Caché Writer
(2005)
Amour Writer
(2012)
Funny Games Writer
(1997)

Filmography

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 2017 Happy End (written by)
 2012 Amour (screenplay)
 2009 Das weiße Band - Eine deutsche Kindergeschichte (screenplay) / (story)
 2007 Funny Games (written by)
 2005 Michael Haneke: Le Septième Continent (TV Movie documentary) (story)
 2005 Caché (written by)
 2003 Le temps du loup (writer)
 2001 La pianiste
 1997 Funny Games
 1997 Das Schloß (TV Movie) (adaptation)
 1993 Die Rebellion (TV Movie)
 1993 Tatort (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kesseltreiben (1993) ... (writer)
 1992 Benny's Video
 1991 Nachruf für einen Mörder (TV Movie documentary)
 1989 Der siebente Kontinent (writer)
 1987 Schmutz (dialogue)
 1984 Wer war Edgar Allan? (TV Movie)
 1979 Lemminge (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes)
- Verletzungen (1979)
- Arkadien (1979)
 1976 Drei Wege zum See (TV Movie) (adaptation)
 1974 After Liverpool (TV Movie)
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Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)

Spouse:

Susanne

Parents:

Degenschild, Beatrix | Fritz Haneke
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Personal Quote:

There are those who see film and take it seriously as an artistic medium, and others who go to have a good time, to simply be entertained. I have to be careful , because it sounds like I am condemning, or criticizing what people are doing. I have nothing against that, in the same way that some people like rock music or to go dancing, and other people like to go to a Beethoven concert. It's just ... See more »

Trivia:

After the death of Michael's mother, his stepfather Alexander Steinbrecher married Elisabeth Urbancic, the set designer of Slovenian origin, who happens to be the mother of actor Christoph Waltz. See more »

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