Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

78 · Born: Jun 18, 1947

Personal Details

BornJun 18, 1947 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Biography

Hans Zischler, a multifaceted actor with a diverse range of film credits, has devoted a significant portion of his life to exploring various cultural and scholarly endeavors.

At the tender age of 21, Zischler bid farewell to his native Bavaria and set out for Berlin, where he embarked on a creative journey that would span multiple disciplines.

In the city, he honed his skills as a playwright, penning and directing numerous plays, while also translating the works of influential philosophers such as Rousseau and Derrida into German.

Zischler's artistic versatility extended to photography, where he experimented with the unique colored pinhole form, capturing captivating images that showcased his keen eye for detail.

In addition to his work in the visual arts, he wrote his own books, weaving together narratives that reflected his boundless creativity.

As a recital speaker, Zischler brought poetry and other texts to life, incorporating music into his performances and captivating audiences with his emotive delivery.

Throughout his career, Zischler has been driven by a profound "Erkenntnisinteresse" (Interest in Research),a philosophical approach that has guided his pursuits and fueled his insatiable curiosity.

In the world of film, Zischler has left an indelible mark, collaborating with renowned directors such as Wenders, Godard, Akerman, Chabrol, Caviani, and Spielberg on a diverse range of projects.

Career

2019
Relativity
Relativity as Aron's Father
2017
1917 - Der wahre Oktober
1917 - Der wahre Oktober as Alexander Benois (voice)
Crash Test Aglaé
Crash Test Aglaé as Friedrich Fürstenberg, CEO
Axolotl Overkill
Axolotl Overkill as Film Award Laudator
2016
2014
2013
2012
Playoff
Playoff as Franz
Rommel
Rommel as Gerd von Rundstedt
2010
Voyage to Metropolis
Voyage to Metropolis as Narrator (voice)
2008
La traque
La traque as Klaus Barbie
A Year Ago in Winter
A Year Ago in Winter as Dr. Thomas Richter
2007
Overnight
Overnight as Fischer
2006
Un ami parfait
Un ami parfait as Rodolph Hartmann
2005
The Ring Finger
The Ring Finger as Le patron de l'hôtel
Munich
Munich as Hans
2004
The Edukators
The Edukators as Vermieter
Walk on Water
Walk on Water as Axel's Father
Post Impact
Post Impact as Dr. Gregor Starndorf
2002
Amen.
Amen. as Grawitz
Taking Sides
Taking Sides as Rudolf Werner
Ripley's Game
Ripley's Game as Art Dealer
1999
The Alchemists
The Alchemists as Bruno Gudmanson
Sunshine
Sunshine as Baron Margitta
1993
1992
Desire
Desire as Sidney
1990
Dr. M
Dr. M as Moser
Europa Europa
Europa Europa as Captain von Lerenau
1989
Francesco
Francesco as Pope Innocent III
1985
The Berlin Affair
The Berlin Affair as Wolf von Hollendorf
1982
Doktor Faustus
Doktor Faustus as Dr. Serenius
Malevil
Malevil as le vétérinaire
1976
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road as Robert Lander