About Uli Edel
Born 1947. Uli Edel is a German film director, screenwriter, film producer, film editor and director.
Ulrich "Uli" Edel (; born 11 April 1947) is a German film and television director, best known for his work on films such as Christiane F., Last Exit to Brooklyn, Body of Evidence and The Baader Meinhof Complex. He also directed Episode 14, Season 2 "Double Play" of the 1990s show Twin Peaks.
His Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny won a Golden Globe for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for TV. Alan Rickman in the title role won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for Best Actor. Ian McKellen, playing Tsar Nicholas II, won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor.
Awards Edel was awarded Best Director at the Bavarian and German Film Awards in 1990 for Last Exit to Brooklyn. In 2009, he received another nomination in this category for his work on The Baader Meinhof Complex.
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Who is Uli Edel?
German film director
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Uli Edel was born on 11 April 1947 in Neuenburg am Rhein.
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Uli Edel is a film director, screenwriter, film producer, film editor and director.
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Uli Edel is German.
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