OLIVER HIRSCHBIEGEL

'Oliver Hirschbiegel' (born 26 March 1957) is a German film director. His works include ''Das Experiment'' and the controversial ''Der Untergang''.
A Waldorf graduate, Hirschbiegel studied painting and graphic arts, later film, at the Hamburg University of Visual Arts. In 1986 he directed his first film, the made-for-TV 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 ''Das Experiment'', followed by ''Mein letzter Film'', which also met with critical approval.
In 2004 he attracted world-wide attention with the movie ''Der Untergang'' (released in English-speaking countries as ''Downfall''), produced by Bernd Eichinger. It recounts Adolf Hitler's last days, and sparked an extensive debate in Germany over the portrayal of Nazi leaders, but for Hirschbiegel, it also brought a number of prizes, including a nomination for the Academy Award for the best foreign film.
He was slated to direct his first Hollywood feature ''The Invasion'', but was soon after replaced by Australian director James McTeigue.

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Filmography

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Filmography

★ The Invasion (2007)

★ ''Der Untergang/Downfall'' (2004)

★ ''Mein letzter Film'' (2002)

★ ''Das Experiment'' (2001)

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★ Interview March 31, 2005 at Future Movies