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Christoph Hochhäusler

Known For
Directing
Born
July 10, 1972 in Munich, Germany
Active Years
1964–2026 (63 Years)
Total Credits
27 credits in database
Directing Born Jul 10, 1972 Munich, Germany 27 credits
27
Total Credits
1964–2026
63 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Christoph Hochhäusler is a German film director and screenwriter born on July 10, 1972, in Munich. Throughout his career, he has directed eighteen credited projects. His film I Am Guilty was featured in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, and his 2010 film The City Below was also screened in the same section at Cannes. His 2023 film Till the End of the Night was a nominee for the Golden Bear at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. The film won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film, and actress Thea Ehre received the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for her role in the production.

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Career

Career overview

Christoph Hochhäusler is a German film director and screenwriter born on July 10, 1972, in Munich. Throughout his career, he has gained recognition for his work in international cinema, particularly through his participation in major film festivals. His 2005 film I Am Guilty was selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. He returned to the same section at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival with his film The City Below.

In 2023, Hochhäusler directed the film Till the End of the Night. This project was selected as a nominee for the Golden Bear at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. The film received the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film, and actor Thea Ehre was honored with the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for her role in the production. Hochhäusler is credited with 18 known credits in the film industry.

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Career timeline

Death Will Come · ScreenplayDeath Will Come · Director
Till the End of the Night · Director
Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai !
Where Do You Stand Today, Christian Petzold?
The Lies of the Victors · WriterThe Lies of the Victors · Director
Dreileben: Beats Being Dead · WriterDreileben: One Minute of Darkness · WriterDreileben: One Minute of Darkness · Director
The City Below · DirectorThe City Below · Writer
Germany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation · DirectorGermany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation · Writer
I Am Guilty · DirectorI Am Guilty · Screenplay
In This Very Moment · ScreenplayIn This Very Moment · Director
Der Bombenkönig · Assistant Director
Deutscher Fernsehpreis
Fieber · WriterFieber · DirectorFieber · Production DesignAlles wieder still · Sound Recordist
Romy Award
Grimme Award

Full Filmography

27 titles
  • Death Will Come (2026) Screenplay
  • Death Will Come (2026) Director
  • Till the End of the Night (2023) Director
  • Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai ! (2019) as Self, Filmmaker
  • Where Do You Stand Today, Christian Petzold? (2017) as Self
  • The Lies of the Victors (2014) Writer
  • The Lies of the Victors (2014) Director
  • Dreileben: Beats Being Dead (2011) Writer
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  • Dreileben: One Minute of Darkness (2011) Writer
  • Dreileben: One Minute of Darkness (2011) Director
  • The City Below (2010) Director
  • The City Below (2010) Writer
  • Germany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation (2009) Director
  • Germany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation (2009) Writer
  • I Am Guilty (2005) Director
  • I Am Guilty (2005) Screenplay
  • In This Very Moment (2003) Screenplay
  • In This Very Moment (2003) Director
  • Der Bombenkönig (2000) Assistant Director
  • Deutscher Fernsehpreis (1999) as Self
  • Fieber (1998) Writer
  • Fieber (1998) Director
  • Fieber (1998) Production Design
  • Alles wieder still (1998) Sound Recordist
  • Romy Award (1990) as Self
  • Grimme Award (1964) as Self
  • Das Paradies vertreibt uns Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Christoph Hochhäusler best known for?

Christoph Hochhäusler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The City Below (2010), The City Below (2010), Happy Hell Night (1991), Home from the Hill (1960).

When and where was Christoph Hochhäusler born?

Christoph Hochhäusler was born on July 10, 1972 in Munich, Germany.

How many credits does Christoph Hochhäusler have?

Christoph Hochhäusler has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.

What is Christoph Hochhäusler's background in cinema and television?

Christoph Hochhäusler is a German film director and screenwriter born on July 10, 1972, in Munich. Throughout his career, he has directed eighteen credited projects. His film I Am Guilty was featured in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, and his 2010 film The City Below was also screened in...

Christoph Hochhäusler by the numbers

27credits
24films
3TV series
1964–2026active years

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