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Biography
Michael Haneke is a German-born Austrian film director and screenwriter. His work often examines social issues and depicts the feelings of estrangement experienced by individuals in modern society. Haneke has made films in French, German, and English and has worked in television and theatre. He also teaches film directing at the Film Academy Vienna.
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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
2012Director, Writer
2012Director, Writer

The White Ribbon
2009Director, Screenplay, Story
2009Director, Screenplay, Story

The Seventh Continent
1989Director, Screenplay
1989Director, Screenplay

The Piano Teacher
2001Director, Screenplay
2001Director, Screenplay

Funny Games
1997Director, Screenplay
1997Director, Screenplay

Caché
2005Director, Screenplay
2005Director, Screenplay

71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance
1994Director, Writer
1994Director, Writer

Benny's Video
1992Director, Screenplay
1992Director, Screenplay

Goodnight Mommy
2014Thanks
2014Thanks

Code Unknown
2000as Film Director (Voice) (Uncredited)
2000as Film Director (Voice) (Uncredited)

Trespassing Bergman
2013as Self
2013as Self

Funny Games
2007Director, Screenplay
2007Director, Screenplay

Happy End
2017Director, Writer
2017Director, Writer

Michael H. – Profession: Director
2013as Self
2013as Self

The Rebellion
1993Director, Writer
1993Director, Writer

Scene of the Crime
1970Writer
1970Writer

Time of the Wolf
2003Director, Screenplay
2003Director, Screenplay

The Castle
1997Director, Writer
1997Director, Writer

Three Paths to the Lake
1976Director, Screenplay
1976Director, Screenplay