Biography
Michael Haneke (born March 23, 1942) is a German-Austrian filmmaker and writer best known for his bleak and disturbing style. His films often document problems and failures in modern society. Haneke has worked in television‚ theatre and cinema. He is also known for raising social issues in his work. Besides working as filmmaker he also teaches directing at the Filmacademy Vienna. At the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, his film The White Ribbon won the Palme d'Or for best film, and at the 67th Golden Globe Awards the film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He has made films in French, German and English.
Awards & recognition
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 2019
- Bavarian Maximilian Order — Science and Art · 2018
- Pour le Mérite — Sciences and Arts order · 2018
- Sonning Prize · 2014
- Austrian Decoration — Science and Art · 2013
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- César Award — Best Director · 2013
- Princess of Asturias Award — the Arts · 2013
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2012
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2012
- honorary doctor of Paris 8 University · 2012
- Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 2012
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2009
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2009
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2009
- European Film Academy Critics Award · 2005
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2005
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2005
- Axel Corti Prize · 2001
- Konrad Wolf Prize · 1998
- Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award · 1994
- European Film Academy Critics Award · 1993
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Decoration of Honour in Gold — Services to the State of Vienna
- doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Pour le Mérite
- Romy
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2013 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2013 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2012 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2012 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2012 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2009 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2009 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2009 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2001 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2001 · nominated
- European Film Award - People's Choice Award — Best Director · 2001 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 1993 · nominated
Filmography19 titles
Amour
The White Ribbon
The Seventh Continent
The Piano Teacher
Funny Games
Caché
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
Benny's Video
Goodnight Mommy
Code Unknown
Trespassing Bergman
Funny Games
Happy End
Michael H. – Profession: Director
The Rebellion
Scene of the Crime
Time of the Wolf
The Castle
Three Paths to the Lake