Michael Haneke

Michael Haneke's biography

Michael Haneke is 80 years old film director born at Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Michael was born on Monday 23rd of March 1942. He is often nicknamed as Slappy, Michael Haneke. According to year of birth 1942 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 23rd of March means he is Aries. Aries is the most active sign of Zodiac, one born with this sign is a very quick learner, aggressive and passionate.

He is white austrian. He is citizen of Austria. His primary profession is to be film director. You can know Michael also as screenwriter, writer, university teacher, film critic, theatrical director. He is recently known as film actor.

Michael Haneke's dad

Michael Haneke's father's name is Fritz Haneke. He is known as film actor. Michael´s father was born in 1906 in Münster. His father died on Thursday 16th of March 1989. Fritz Haneke was 47 years old, when this happened.

Michael Haneke's mom

Michael Haneke's mother's name is Beatrix von Degenschild. She is known as stage actor. Michael´s mother was born on Wednesday 20th of September 1916. Michael Haneke was born when she was 26 years old. Michael´s mother died in 1965. Beatrix Von Degenschild was 23 years old, when this happened.

Michael Haneke's schools

We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: University of Vienna.

Detailed informations about his schools

• Graduated from La Femis, the French state film school.

Michael Haneke's career

His main focus is to be film director. Michael is famous thanks to Amour (2012). Michael is also a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin.

Is Michael Haneke gay ?

He is known to be straight.

Awards and competitions

Michael Haneke's Awards

• He received award for European Film Academy Critics Award for work Benny's Video in 1993
• Michael received award for European Film Award for Best Film for work Caché in 2005
• He received award for European Film Award for Best Director for work Caché in 2005
• Michael received award for European Film Academy Critics Award for work Caché in 2005
• Michael received award for European Film Award for Best Film for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• He received award for European Film Award for Best Director for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• He received award for European Film Award for Best Screenwriter for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• He received award for European Film Award for Best Film for work Amour in 2012
• He received award for European Film Award for Best Director for work Amour in 2012

Michael Haneke's Nominations

• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Director
• He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Film for work Benny's Video in 1993
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Film for work The Piano Teacher in 2001
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Screenwriter for work The Piano Teacher in 2001
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director for work The Piano Teacher in 2001
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Film for work Caché in 2005
• He was nominated for European Film Award for Best Director for work Caché in 2005
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Screenwriter for work Caché in 2005
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Film for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Director for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• Michael was nominated for European Film Award for Best Director for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• He was nominated for European Film Award for Best Screenwriter for work The White Ribbon in 2009
• He was nominated for European Film Award for Best Director for work Amour in 2012
• He was nominated for European Film Award for Best Screenwriter for work Amour in 2012
• He was nominated for European Film Award for Best Film for work Amour in 2012

What Michael Haneke has done for a first time

• Directed his first opera, "Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in Paris. His unconventional interpretation caused mixed reactions among critics and the audience (27 January 2006).
• Directed his first feature film when he was 46 years old.

Michael Haneke's quotes

• Films that are entertainments give simple answers but I think that's ultimately more cynical, as it denies the viewer room to think. If there are more answers at the end, then surely it is a richer experience.
• A feature film is twenty-four lies per second.
• It's the duty of art to ask questions, not to provide answers. And if you want a clearer answer, I'll have to pass.
• Pornography, it seems to me, is no different from war films or propaganda films in that it tries to make the visceral, horrific, or transgressive elements of life consumable.
• My favourite film-maker of the decade is Abbas Kiarostami. He achieves a simplicity that's so difficult to attain.
• [When asked why he's making movies] Never ask the centipede why it walks, or it will stumble.
• I try to get closer to reality, to get close to the contradictions. The cinema world can be a real world rather than a dream world.
• [on his satisfaction as an artist] In terms of cinema and filmmaking, there are certainly the unexpected gifts that the actors bestow on you. Film is always a question of compromises with respect to what you originally intended.
• [on why he considers Marlon Brando and Jean-Louis Trintignant to be his favorite actors] They don't externalize or project everything. They keep a mystery within themselves, and that I think is the sign of a truly great actor, to be able to maintain that.
• Faith per se is something positive; it generates meaning. I for one have no religious faith anymore. Tough luck!
• Whatever story you tell, there's already been one like it. So how do you have a deeper impact on the viewer? One of the possibilities is the rhythm, which is what film is actually all about. It's much closer to music than to literature.
• [on being presented a Golden Globe Award from Arnold Schwarzenegger] I never thought to get an award in Hollywood by an Austrian.
• Working with me is more fun than watching my films.
• I never liked being slapped on the back, and I don't want to do the back-slapping myself, either.
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Michael Haneke's height, body shape

Lets describe how Michael Haneke looks. We will focus on his height, body shape and hair color. He is tall as 6' 3" (191 cm). Body build is average. His hair is shade of grey.