Christian Petzold (director)
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Christian Petzold (born 1960) is a German film director and screenwriter. Petzold is part of the 21st century Berlin School film movement.[1] His films have received international recognition and acclaim. He is known for his frequent collaborations with actresses Nina Hoss and Paula Beer.[2][3] Petzold won the Silver Bear for Best Director for his film Barbara (2012) at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.[4]
Christian Petzold | |
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Born | (1960-09-14) 14 September 1960 (age 63) |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1988–present |
Petzold started his career with his "Ghosts Trilogy" which consist of the films The State I Am In (2000), Ghosts (2005), and Yella. He has earned further acclaim directing Jerichow (2008), Barbara (2012), Phoenix (2014), Transit (2018), Undine (2020), and Afire (2023).