FILM DIRECTOR

Oskar Roehler

1959 - Today

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Oskar Roehler (born 21 January 1959) is a German film director, screenwriter and journalist. He was born in Starnberg, the son of writers Gisela Elsner and Klaus Roehler. Since the mid-1980s, he has been working as a screenwriter, for, among others, Niklaus Schilling, Christoph Schlingensief and Mark Schlichter. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Oskar Roehler has received more than 38,343 page views. His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Oskar Roehler is the 1,762nd most popular film director (down from 1,589th in 2019), the 5,976th most popular biography from Germany (down from 5,140th in 2019) and the 82nd most popular German Film Director.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Oskar Roehler ranks 1,762 out of 2,041. Before him are Farah Khan, Chris Sanders, Scott Frank, Ali Abbasi, Greg Mottola, and Władysław Pasikowski. After him are Ovidie, Lee Cheol-ha, Colin Trevorrow, Na Hong-jin, John A. Russo, and Jeffrey Lieber.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1959, Oskar Roehler ranks 634. Before him are Michael Glawogger, Liang Wudong, Greg Burke, Debrah Farentino, Władysław Pasikowski, and Peter Angerer. After him are José Figueroa, Clayton Anderson, Jamal Al-Qabendi, Masataka Imai, Ed Greenwood, and Joachim Kunz.

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In Germany

Among people born in Germany, Oskar Roehler ranks 5,976 out of 7,253. Before him are Willi Wülbeck (1954), Georg Hackl (1966), Durs Grünbein (1962), Peter Thomsen (1961), Peter Angerer (1959), and Mike Hanke (1983). After him are Kathrin Neimke (1966), Daniel Theis (1992), Petra Thümer (1961), Max Kruse (1988), Daniel Caligiuri (1988), and Christiane Wartenberg (1956).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In Germany

Among film directors born in Germany, Oskar Roehler ranks 82. Before him are Dominik Moll (1962), Hito Steyerl (1966), Caroline Link (1964), Detlev Buck (1962), Marcus Nispel (1963), and Rainer Simon (1941). After him are Sebastian Schipper (1968), Florian Gallenberger (1972), Nicolette Krebitz (1972), and Emily Atef (1973).

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Filmography

The Elementary Particles
Director
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction with prostitutes. But Bruno's life changes when he gets to know the experienced Christiane. In the meantime, Michael meets Annabelle, the love of his youth, again.
Feb 10o 20066.147 / 10
Enfant Terrible
Director
When 22-year-old Rainer Werner Fassbinder storms the stage of a small, progressive theatre in Munich 1967, and seizes the production without further ado, nobody suspects this brazen young rebel to become one of the most important post-war German filmmakers. Despite early setbacks, many of his films breakout at the most renowned films festivals and polarise audience, critics and filmmakers alike. His radical views and self-exploitation, as well as his longing for love, have made him one of the most fascinating film directors of this time.
Oct 1o 20204.2 / 10
Agnes and His Brothers
Director
Focuses on three very different siblings, all searching for happiness. Hans-Jörg is a sex addicted librarian, who is interested in young students. Werner is a successful politician with a dysfunctional family. Agnes, a trans woman, works as a table dancer in a night club. The three brothers just have one thing in common: their longing for a happy life.
Oct 13o 20046.016 / 10