Werner Herzog
- Biography
- One of the most influential filmmakers in New German Cinema and one of the most extreme personalities in film per se, larger-than-life Werner Herzog quickly gained recognition not only for creating some of the most fantastic narratives in ...
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- Born
- September 05, 1942
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Documentary Feature Encounters at the End of the World |
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Won | Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize Signs of Life (1968) |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Won | Cannes Film Festival | Best Director Fitzcarraldo |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Documentary Encounters at the End of the World |
Venice International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | Venice International Film Festival | Special Osella d'oro Schrei Aus Stein |
Films
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