Xaver Schwarzenberger
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 21, 1946 in Wien, Austria
- Active Years
- 1964–2015 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Xaver Schwarzenberger.
Birth Date: April 21, 1946.
Birth Place: Wien (Vienna), Austria.
Nationality/Profession: Austrian cinematographer and film director.
Career Span: Worked on more than 100 films since 1970.
Notable Works (Directing/Known for): Donauwalzer (1984), Holly - The Movie (1984), Der Stille Ozean (1983).
Awards/Recognition: Der Stille Ozean (1983) was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival and won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement.
TMDB Credits: 76 known credits (though the bio says more than 100 films).
Personal (from Source 5): Married for 37 years to screenwriter Ulrike Schwarzenberger; produced Austrian television films with her under an exclusive contract with ORF.
Xaver Schwarzenberger is an Austrian cinematographer and film director born on April 21, 1946, in Vienna, Austria. Since 1970, he has worked on more than 100 films. He is recognized for his work in both cinematography and direction. His 1983 film Der Stille Ozean was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement. Other works he is known for include Donauwalzer (1984) and Holly - The Movie (1984). Schwarzenberger was married for 37 years to screenwriter Ulrike Schwarzenberger, with whom he produced a series of Austrian television films through an exclusive contract with the ORF.
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Career overview
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Name: Xaver Schwarzenberger.
Born: April 21, 1946, in Vienna (Wien), Austria.
Profession: Austrian cinematographer and film director.
Career span: Worked on more than 100 films since 1970.
Directing credits/known for: Donauwalzer (1984), Holly - The Movie (1984), and Der Stille Ozean (1983).
Notable achievement: Der Stille Ozean (1983) was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival and won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement.
Other info: Known for a high-volume career spanning film and television.
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Xaver Schwarzenberger is an Austrian cinematographer and film director born on April 21, 1946, in Vienna, Austria. He has maintained a high-volume career spanning both film and television, having worked on more than 100 films since 1970. His professional work is recognized for his contributions both behind the camera and through his expansion into directing.
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In his capacity as a director, Schwarzenberger is known for works such as Donauwalzer (1984) and Holly - The Movie (1984). One of his most notable directorial achievements is the 1983 film Der Stille Ozean. This film was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it received the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement. His career is characterized by this long-standing presence in the industry and significant festival recognition for his directorial efforts.
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"Xaver Schwarzenberger is an Austrian cinematographer and film director born on April 21, 1946, in Vienna, Austria. He has maintained a high-volume career spanning both film and television, having worked on more than 100 films since 1970. His professional work is recognized for his contributions both behind the camera and through his expansion into directing.
In his capacity as a director, Schwarzenberger is known for works such as Donauwalzer (1984) and Holly - The Movie (1984). One of his most notable directorial achievements is the 1983 film Der Stille Ozean. This film was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it received the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement. His career is characterized by this long-standing presence in the industry and significant festival recognition for his directorial efforts."
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Born in Wien, Austria (Vienna).
Worked on more than 100 films since 1970.
Known for directing.
Known for Donauwalzer (1984), Holly - The Movie (1984), and Der Stille Ozean (1983).
Der Stille Ozean won Silver Bear at 33rd Berlin International Film Festival.
High-volume career in film and television.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
92 titles- Zwei Esel auf Sardinien (2015) Director
- Stille (2013) Director
- Clarissas Geheimnis (2012) Director
- Die Verführerin Adele Spitzeder (2012) Director
- Sisi (2009) Director
- Der Bär ist los! Die Geschichte von Bruno (2009) Director
- Detektiv wider Willen (2009) Director
- Copacabana (2008) Director
- Und ewig schweigen die Männer (2008) Director
- Love a Dream (2008) Director
- Muttis Liebling (2007) Director
- Mein süßes Geheimnis (2006) Director
- Feine Dame (2006) Director
- Happy Hour oder Glück und Glas (2005) Director
- Margarete Steiff (2005) Director
- Dinner for Two (2004) Director
- My Beautiful Daughter (2004) Director
- Zuckeroma (2004) Director
- Annas Heimkehr (2003) Director
- Eine Liebe in Afrika (2003) Director
- Eine Liebe in Afrika (2003) Director of Photography
- Andreas Hofer (2002) Director
- Ein Hund kam in die Küche (2002) Director
- Vino Santo – Es lebe die Liebe, es lebe der Wein (2001) Director
- Edelweiss (2001) Director
- O Palmenbaum (2000) Director
- O Palmenbaum (2000) Director of Photography
- Stella di mare - Hilfe, wir erben ein Schiff! (1999) Director
- Krambambuli (1998) Director
- Krambambuli (1998) Director of Photography
- Fever (1998) Director
- Fever (1998) Director of Photography
- Das Siegel (1998) Director
- Das Siegel (1998) Director of Photography
- Single Bells (1997) Director
- Single Bells (1997) Director of Photography
- Die Nacht der Nächte (1997) Director
- Lamorte (1997) Director
- Das Kapital (1997) Director
- Bella Ciao (1996) Director
- Zum Glück gibt's meine Frau (1995) Director
- Fesseln (1995) Director
- Fesseln (1995) Cinematography
- Tonino und Toinette (1995) Director
- Lovers (1995) Director
- Tafelspitz (1994) Director
- Tafelspitz (1994) Director of Photography
- Schramm (1993) as Old Man 1
- Die skandalösen Frauen (1993) Director
- I Don’t Just Want You to Love Me (1992) as Self
- Schtonk! (1992) Director of Photography
- Duett (1992) Director
- The Flying Dutchman (1992) Director of Photography
- Romy Award (1990) as Self
- Ein anderer Liebhaber (1990) Director
- Beim nächsten Mann wird alles anders (1989) Director
- Der Rausschmeisser (1989) Director of Photography
- Der Rausschmeisser (1989) Director
- Ödipussi (1988) Director of Photography
- Otto – The New Movie (1987) Director of Photography
- Otto – The New Movie (1987) Director
- Gewitter im Mai (1987) Director
- Gewitter im Mai (1987) Director of Photography
- Der Fall Franza (1987) Director
- Der Fall Franza (1987) Director of Photography
- Momo (1986) Director of Photography
- Mozart: Mitridate Re Di Ponto (1986) Director of Photography
- Otto - The Movie (1985) Director of Photography
- Otto - The Movie (1985) Director
- The Malady of Death (1985) Director of Photography
- Donauwalzer (1984) Director
- Donauwalzer (1984) Writer
- Donauwalzer (1984) Director of Photography
- The Outsider (1983) Director of Photography
- The Silent Ocean (1983) Director
- The Silent Ocean (1983) Director of Photography
- Ace of Aces (1982) Director of Photography
- Querelle (1982) Director of Photography
- Veronika Voss (1982) Director of Photography
- Kamikaze '89 (1982) Director of Photography
- Lili Marleen (1981) Director of Photography
- Lola (1981) Director of Photography
- Student Gerber (1981) Director of Photography
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) Director of Photography
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- Curd Jürgens - Der Filmstar, der vom Theater kam (1977) Director of Photography
- Fehlschuss (1977) Director of Photography
- Die Alpensaga (1976) Director of Photography
- Freistadt (1976) Director of Photography
- Ein junger Mann aus dem Innviertel (1973) Director of Photography
- Die ersten Tage (1971) Director of Photography
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Xaver Schwarzenberger best known for?
Xaver Schwarzenberger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maria Mercedes (1992), Home from the Hill (1960), Beim nächsten Mann wird alles anders (1989), Momo (1986).
When and where was Xaver Schwarzenberger born?
Xaver Schwarzenberger was born on April 21, 1946 in Wien, Austria.
How many credits does Xaver Schwarzenberger have?
Xaver Schwarzenberger has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2015.
What is Xaver Schwarzenberger's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Xaver Schwarzenberger (Directing). Role: Television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Length: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Name: Xaver Schwarzenberger. Birth...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self — aged about 33
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