Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
German film director and screenwriter
1973 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German film director and screenwriter
Born
May 2, 1973
Age
~53 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, film director, film producer
GermanyBorn in Cologne
1973
Born in Cologne (1973-05-02)
2006
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Film
2006
AwardEuropean Film Award for Best Screenwriter
2007
AwardOrder of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
2008
AwardCésar Award for Best Foreign Film
Present
Age ~53
About
Florian Maria Georg Christian Graf Henckel von Donnersmarck is a German-Austrian film director. He is best known for writing and directing the 2006 dramatic thriller Das Leben der Anderen , which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He also wrote and directed the 2010 romantic thriller The Tourist starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, and the 2018 epic drama Never Look Away.
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Who is Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck?+
Florian Maria Georg Christian Graf Henckel von Donnersmarck is a German-Austrian film director. He is best known for writing and directing the 2006 dramatic thriller Das Leben der Anderen , which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He also wrote and directed the 2010 romantic thril
What does the name Florian mean?+
The name Florian means "A male given name.. Etymology: Flōriānus, derivative of Flōrus; name of a 4th century saint, patron of Austria.". It is of French origin.
When was Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck born?+
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck was born on May 2, 1973.
Name Meaning
A male given name.. Etymology: Flōriānus, derivative of Flōrus; name of a 4th century saint, patron of Austria.
The name Florian is of French origin, meaning "A male given name.. Etymology: Flōriānus, derivative of Flōrus; name of a 4th century saint, patron of Austria.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Florian — May 2, 1973
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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