Hans Weingartner

4 titles·Since 2001

November 2, 1970 · Feldkirch, Austria

Hans Weingartner is an Austrian filmmaker known for his work as a director, screenwriter, and producer. He studied neuroscience at the University of Vienna and graduated from the neurosurgical department at the Free University of Berlin's Steglitz Clinic. Later, he pursued film studies at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany. Weingartner's notable films include The White Sound (Das weiße Rauschen, 2001), The Edukators (Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei, 2004), and 303 (2018). His work often explores social and political themes, earning critical acclaim and several awards, including a nomination for the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival for The Edukators.

Frequently works with

Daniel Brühl

2 titles together

Filmography (4)

303

2018 · Director

Reclaim Your Brain

2007 · Director

The Edukators

2004 · Director

The White Sound

2001 · Director

November 2, 1970 · Feldkirch, Austria

Hans Weingartner is an Austrian filmmaker known for his work as a director, screenwriter, and producer. He studied neuroscience at the University of Vienna and graduated from the neurosurgical department at the Free University of Berlin's Steglitz Clinic. Later, he pursued film studies at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany. Weingartner's notable films include The White Sound (Das weiße Rauschen, 2001), The Edukators (Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei, 2004), and 303 (2018). His work often explores social and political themes, earning critical acclaim and several awards, including a nomination for the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival for The Edukators.