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Ulrike Ottinger

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Cinematographer
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Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger was born on 6 June 1942 in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She is a director and writer, known for China. Die Künste - der Alltag. Eine filmische Reisebeschreibung (1986), Joan of Arc of Mongolia (1989) and Prater (2007).
BornJune 6, 1942
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BornJune 6, 1942
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    China. Die Künste - der Alltag. Eine filmische Reisebeschreibung (1986)
    China. Die Künste - der Alltag. Eine filmische Reisebeschreibung
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1986
    Irm Hermann and Delphine Seyrig in Joan of Arc of Mongolia (1989)
    Joan of Arc of Mongolia
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1989
    Prater (2007)
    Prater
    6.7
    • Director
    • 2007
    Ticket of No Return (1979)
    Ticket of No Return
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Director

    • Usinimage
      6.1
      Short
      • Director
      • 2026
    • Isabelle Huppert in The Blood Countess (2026)
      The Blood Countess
      5.3
      • Director
      • 2026
    • Paris Calligrammes (2020)
      Paris Calligrammes
      6.7
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Aloha (2016)
      Aloha
      6.4
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Chamisso's Shadow (2016)
      Chamisso's Shadow
      7.4
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Unter Schnee (2011)
      Unter Schnee
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Still Moving (2009)
      Still Moving
      Short
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe (2009)
      Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2009
    • The 10th Anniversary Project Ten Ten
      • Director (segment "Seoul Women Happiness")
      • 2008
    • Prater (2007)
      Prater
      6.7
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Zwölf Stühle (2004)
      Zwölf Stühle
      TV Mini Series
      • directed by
      • 2004
    • Zwölf Stühle (2004)
      Zwölf Stühle
      5.4
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Ester - Ein Purimspiel in Berlin (2002)
      Ester - Ein Purimspiel in Berlin
      Short
      • Director
      • 2002
    • Südostpassage (2002)
      Südostpassage
      7.3
      • Director
      • 2002
    • Exile Shanghai (1997)
      Exile Shanghai
      7.4
      • Director
      • 1997

    Writer

    • Isabelle Huppert in The Blood Countess (2026)
      The Blood Countess
      5.3
      • screenplay
      • dialogue
      • 2026
    • Paris Calligrammes (2020)
      Paris Calligrammes
      6.7
      • Writer
      • 2020
    • Aloha (2016)
      Aloha
      6.4
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Chamisso's Shadow (2016)
      Chamisso's Shadow
      7.4
      • concept
      • 2016
    • Unter Schnee (2011)
      Unter Schnee
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe (2009)
      Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe
      6.6
      • concept
      • 2009
    • Prater (2007)
      Prater
      6.7
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Zwölf Stühle (2004)
      Zwölf Stühle
      TV Mini Series
      • screenplay
      • 2004
    • Zwölf Stühle (2004)
      Zwölf Stühle
      5.4
      • Writer
      • writer
      • 2004
    • Ester - Ein Purimspiel in Berlin (2002)
      Ester - Ein Purimspiel in Berlin
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2002
    • Südostpassage (2002)
      Südostpassage
      7.3
      • Writer
      • 2002
    • Exile Shanghai (1997)
      Exile Shanghai
      7.4
      • Writer
      • 1997
    • Taiga (1992)
      Taiga
      7.7
      • Writer
      • 1992
    • Countdown (1990)
      Countdown
      6.3
      • Writer
      • 1990
    • Irm Hermann and Delphine Seyrig in Joan of Arc of Mongolia (1989)
      Joan of Arc of Mongolia
      6.8
      • writer
      • 1989

    Cinematographer

    • Chamisso's Shadow (2016)
      Chamisso's Shadow
      7.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 2016
    • Unter Schnee (2011)
      Unter Schnee
      6.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2011
    • Still Moving (2009)
      Still Moving
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2009
    • Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe (2009)
      Die koreanische Hochzeitstruhe
      6.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2009
    • Prater (2007)
      Prater
      6.7
      • Cinematographer
      • 2007
    • Zwölf Stühle (2004)
      Zwölf Stühle
      5.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 2004
    • Südostpassage (2002)
      Südostpassage
      7.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 2002
    • Exile Shanghai (1997)
      Exile Shanghai
      7.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 1997
    • Taiga (1992)
      Taiga
      7.7
      • Cinematographer
      • 1992
    • Countdown (1990)
      Countdown
      6.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 1990
    • Irm Hermann and Delphine Seyrig in Joan of Arc of Mongolia (1989)
      Joan of Arc of Mongolia
      6.8
      • Cinematographer
      • 1989
    • Seven Women, Seven Sins (1986)
      Seven Women, Seven Sins
      5.6
      • Cinematographer (segment "Superbia - Der Stolz")
      • 1986
    • China. Die Künste - der Alltag. Eine filmische Reisebeschreibung (1986)
      China. Die Künste - der Alltag. Eine filmische Reisebeschreibung
      6.7
      • Cinematographer
      • 1986
    • Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press (1984)
      Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press
      6.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 1984
    • Freak Orlando (1981)
      Freak Orlando
      5.9
      • Cinematographer
      • 1981

    Personal details

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      • Ulrike Ottinger
    • Born
      • June 6, 1942
      • Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    • Parents
        Maria Weinberg
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Director. Writer. Has studied arts in Munich, Germany. Worked as a painter and photographer in Paris, France. Has staged several plays of Elfriede Jelinek in Graz, Austria.

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