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Alexander Binder

b. 1969

Austrian film director

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Born 1969. Alexander Binder is an Austrian film director, cinematographer, film producer, assistant director and recording supervisor.

Alexander Binder is an Austrian film director, cameraman and film producer. His 2007 film "No Island: The Palmers Kidnapping of 1977" (German: "Keine Insel - Die Palmers Entführung 1977") has been noted in the New York Times.

Life Alexander Binder grew up in Hallstatt and Rosenheim. From 1991 to 1995, he studied at the Architecture at the Vienna University of Technology and Philosophy at the University of Vienna. From 1995 to 2003, he studied Film at the University of Music and Performing Arts.

Films (excerpt) Films of Alexander Binder as a director:

Documentaries: 2013: "Raison dÉtat - The Principle of Lie" 2010: "Zlin - The lived Utopia" 2007: "No Island - The Palmers Kidnapping of 1977"

Short Films: 1999: '"WOLKENBÜGEL" 1996: "ÖSTERREICH IM HERBST 95" 1996: Le Camelier 1996: Dürre Dirne 1995: Snakkerdu Densk in Allentsteig 1991: SNAKEWorks of Alexander Binder as cameraman: 2015: "Oppenheim" 2014: "Hydra Alpe Adria" 2013: "Raison dÉtat - The Principle of Lie" 2010: "Wildbach Toni-Kritik der reinen Vernunft" 2006: Jeder siebte Mensch - "Every seventh person" 2006: "Nothing is more exciting than reality" 2005: Import Export Das Tier neben uns 2003: Tosca (Band) – Wonderful 2001: Für einen Moment - "For a moment" 2001: Eine Hälfte der Nacht - "A half of the night" 1997: Tangram 1997: Die Bäder von Lucca - "The baths of Lucca"

Festivals and Prizes Viennale, Festival der Nationen, Paris, Teheran, Triest, Winterthur, Leipzig Austin, Madrid Semana de Cine Experimental, Mar del Plata, Regensburg, Hamburg, Movcities Vienna Kapfenberg, Hannover, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Montecatini Therme, Mexico München Dokumentarfilmfest, Duisburger Filmwoche, Seine St. Denis Montpellier, London international Documentary Festival, Winner Los Angeles Filmfestival Winner Golden Rhyon Sofia Honorable mention in Diagonale 2005 (Lobende Erwähnung Diagonale 2005'') National Cultural Award for Talent in Upper Austria for experimental film "European Media Award" Golden Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Binder?

Austrian film director

When was Alexander Binder born?

Alexander Binder was born in 1969 in Austria.

What is Alexander Binder's occupation?

Alexander Binder is a film director, cinematographer, film producer, assistant director and recording supervisor.

What nationality is Alexander Binder?

Alexander Binder is Austrian.

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· Wikipedia: Alexander Binder

· Wikidata: Q88199

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