About Mario Sixtus
Born 1965. Mario Sixtus is a German journalist, filmmaker, film director, screenwriter, director and author.
Mario Sixtus is a German journalist, filmmaker and screenwriter. His work focuses on current developments of the internet, internet culture and politics. Sixtus writes for nationwide newspapers that include Die Zeit, Focus, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, and Handelsblatt.
Work His film work spans from documentary features to fiction screenwriting and directing.
Sixtus hosted 155 episodes of the show on the channel ZDFinfo between 2008–2016, focussing on topics related to the digital transformation of society. In 2007, for the series, Sixtus received the Grimme Online Award and the .
Sixtus' feature film Hyperland was nominated for the Grimme Award and the German Television Prize in 2022. In 2024, he directed the full length documentary on China's influence on American feature film production, Hollywood under Chinese Influence, for arte tv.
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Who is Mario Sixtus?
German journalist and filmmaker
When was Mario Sixtus born?
Mario Sixtus was born on 6 March 1965 in Ratingen.
What is Mario Sixtus's occupation?
Mario Sixtus is a journalist, filmmaker, film director, screenwriter, director and author.
What nationality is Mario Sixtus?
Mario Sixtus is German.
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