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Wolfgang Thaler

Known For
Camera
Born
March 9, 1958 in Möllbrücke, Austria
Active Years
1974–2026 (53 Years)
Total Credits
47 credits in database
Camera Born Mar 9, 1958 Möllbrücke, Austria 47 credits
47
Total Credits
1974–2026
53 Years Career Span
10
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Wolfgang Thaler is an Austrian cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and film director. Born on March 9, 1958, in Möllbrücke, Austria, he has established a career in the film industry with 46 known credits. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Thaler serves as a professor at the Filmakademie Wien. He is recognized for his contributions to several notable projects, including the films Workingman's Death released in 2005, Whores' Glory released in 2011, and Ugly released in 2017. His professional background encompasses both cinematography and directing roles within the international film community. Thaler has also participated in industry events such as the Plus Camerimage Festival held in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

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Career

Career overview

Wolfgang Thaler is an Austrian cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and film director who was born on March 9, 1958, in Möllbrücke, Austria. In addition to his work in the film industry, he serves as a professor at the Filmakademie Wien. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 46 known credits as a cinematographer.

Thaler is recognized for his contributions to several notable projects, including the 2005 film Workingman's Death, the 2011 film Whores' Glory, and the 2017 film Ugly. His professional background spans both documentary and narrative filmmaking, and he has participated in industry events such as the Plus Camerimage Festival in Bydgoszcz, Poland. As of the provided records, he remains active in the field of cinematography.

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Career timeline

The Stories · Director of Photography
Eine halbe Stunde ist viel Zeit · Camera Supervisor
Transatlantic · Director of Photography
Sparta · Director of PhotographyRimini · Director of PhotographyThe Hawk · Director of Photography
Risks + Side Effects · Director of Photography
Unorthodox · Director of Photography
Toulouse · Camera Department ManagerDie Wunderübung · Director of Photography
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe · Director of PhotographyHotel Rock'n'Roll · Director of PhotographySafari · Director of Photography
Chucks · Director of Photography
Cathedrals of Culture · Director of PhotographyTheeb · Director of Photography
Venice 70: Future Reloaded · Director of PhotographyParadise: Faith · Director of PhotographyParadise: Hope · Director of Photography
Paradise: Love · Director of PhotographyTermites: The Inner Sanctum · Director
Whores' Glory · Director of Photography
Contact High · Director of Photography
Import/Export · Director of PhotographyTo the Limit · Director of Photography
Life in Loops (A Megacities RMX) · Director of Photography
Neue Welt · Director of PhotographyWorkingman's Death · Director of PhotographyWorkingman's Death · Lighting Supervisor
Hell on Wheels · Director of PhotographyHallstatt - Living Between Rock and Lake · DirectorSlugs · Director of Photography
Blue Moon · Director of Photography
Dog Days · Director of Photography
Automat Kalashnikov · Director of PhotographyFrance, Here We Come! · Director of Photography
Fun Without Limits · Director of PhotographyMegacities · Director of Photography
Blut und Boden · Director of Photography
Romy AwardAn der Grenze · Director of Photography
Die Stadt der Anderen · Director of PhotographyWar in Vienna · Camera Operator
Das Hartmut-Wolf-System · Director of Photography
NOVA · Director

Full Filmography

47 titles
  • The Stories (2026) Director of Photography
  • Eine halbe Stunde ist viel Zeit (2025) Camera Supervisor
  • Transatlantic (2023) Director of Photography
  • Sparta (2022) Director of Photography
  • Rimini (2022) Director of Photography
  • The Hawk (2022) Director of Photography
  • Risks + Side Effects (2021) Director of Photography
  • Unorthodox (2020) Director of Photography
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  • Toulouse (2018) Camera Department Manager
  • Die Wunderübung (2018) Director of Photography
  • Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe (2016) Director of Photography
  • Hotel Rock'n'Roll (2016) Director of Photography
  • Safari (2016) Director of Photography
  • Chucks (2015) Director of Photography
  • Cathedrals of Culture (2014) Director of Photography
  • Theeb (2014) Director of Photography
  • Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) Director of Photography
  • Paradise: Faith (2013) Director of Photography
  • Paradise: Hope (2013) Director of Photography
  • Paradise: Love (2012) Director of Photography
  • Termites: The Inner Sanctum (2012) Director
  • Whores' Glory (2011) Director of Photography
  • Contact High (2009) Director of Photography
  • Import/Export (2007) Director of Photography
  • To the Limit (2007) Director of Photography
  • Life in Loops (A Megacities RMX) (2006) Director of Photography
  • Neue Welt (2005) Director of Photography
  • Workingman's Death (2005) Director of Photography
  • Workingman's Death (2005) Lighting Supervisor
  • Hell on Wheels (2004) Director of Photography
  • Hallstatt - Living Between Rock and Lake (2004) Director
  • Slugs (2004) Director of Photography
  • Blue Moon (2002) Director of Photography
  • Dog Days (2001) Director of Photography
  • Automat Kalashnikov (2000) Director of Photography
  • France, Here We Come! (2000) Director of Photography
  • Fun Without Limits (1998) Director of Photography
  • Megacities (1998) Director of Photography
  • Blut und Boden (1992) Director of Photography
  • Romy Award (1990) as Self
  • An der Grenze (1990) Director of Photography
  • Die Stadt der Anderen (1989) Director of Photography
  • War in Vienna (1989) Camera Operator
  • Das Hartmut-Wolf-System (1988) Director of Photography
  • NOVA (1974) Director
  • Distances Director of Photography
  • Bees - Tales from the Hive Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Wolfgang Thaler best known for?

Wolfgang Thaler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Stories (2026), Unorthodox (2020), Paradise: Faith (2013), Paradise: Hope (2013).

When and where was Wolfgang Thaler born?

Wolfgang Thaler was born on March 9, 1958 in Möllbrücke, Austria.

How many credits does Wolfgang Thaler have?

Wolfgang Thaler has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.

What is Wolfgang Thaler's background in cinema and television?

Wolfgang Thaler is an Austrian cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and film director. Born on March 9, 1958, in Möllbrücke, Austria, he has established a career in the film industry with 46 known credits. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Thaler serves as a professor at the Filmakademie Wien. He is recognized...

Wolfgang Thaler by the numbers

47credits
43films
4TV series
1974–2026active years

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