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Călin Peter Netzer

b. 1975

Romanian film director

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About Călin Peter Netzer

Born 1975. Călin Peter Netzer is a Romanian film director, screenwriter, film producer and director.

Călin Peter Netzer (; born 1 May 1975) is a Romanian film director who won the Golden Bear at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival.

Born in Petroșani to a family of Romanian and German origins, Netzer emigrated with his family to West Germany in 1983. In 1994, he returned to Romania in order to study film direction at the Academy of Theatre and Film in Bucharest.

His first feature film, Maria (2003), won the Special Prize of the Jury at the Locarno International Film Festival, among other prizes at this and other film festivals.

Poziția copilului (Child's Pose, 2013), his third feature film, won him the Golden Bear at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. The film was selected as the Romanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.

Selected filmography

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Important facts

Born
1 May 1975, Petroșani
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, film producer, director
Nationality
Romania
Education
I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film, Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film
Awards
Golden Bear
Also known as
Calin Peter Netzer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Călin Peter Netzer?

Romanian film director

When was Călin Peter Netzer born?

Călin Peter Netzer was born on 1 May 1975 in Petroșani.

What is Călin Peter Netzer's occupation?

Călin Peter Netzer is a film director, screenwriter, film producer and director.

What nationality is Călin Peter Netzer?

Călin Peter Netzer is Romanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Călin Peter Netzer

· Wikidata: Q4163465

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