Alexander Schönauer

Acclaimed German filmmaker, Alexander Schönauer, was born in 1975 in Berlin, Germany. Coming into prominence in the early 2000s, Schönauer has made a name for himself within the thriller and drama genres, with highly praised films such as "Unter der Haut" and "Kein Weg Zurück". His unique authorial style, marked by intense character studies and a stark, unforgiving realism, has been recognized with numerous awards, including a nomination for the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. From a personal perspective, Schönauer is a director who dares to ask the difficult questions and isn't afraid of the darker corners of the human psyche.