Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

77 · Born: Jun 18, 1947

Personal Details

BornJun 18, 1947 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Biography

Hans Zischler, a multifaceted actor with a diverse range of film credits, has devoted a significant portion of his life to exploring various cultural and scholarly endeavors.

At the tender age of 21, Zischler bid farewell to his native Bavaria and set out for Berlin, where he embarked on a creative journey that would span multiple disciplines.

In the city, he honed his skills as a playwright, penning and directing numerous plays, while also translating the works of influential philosophers such as Rousseau and Derrida into German.

Zischler's artistic versatility extended to photography, where he experimented with the unique colored pinhole form, capturing captivating images that showcased his keen eye for detail.

In addition to his work in the visual arts, he wrote his own books, weaving together narratives that reflected his boundless creativity.

As a recital speaker, Zischler brought poetry and other texts to life, incorporating music into his performances and captivating audiences with his emotive delivery.

Throughout his career, Zischler has been driven by a profound "Erkenntnisinteresse" (Interest in Research),a philosophical approach that has guided his pursuits and fueled his insatiable curiosity.

In the world of film, Zischler has left an indelible mark, collaborating with renowned directors such as Wenders, Godard, Akerman, Chabrol, Caviani, and Spielberg on a diverse range of projects.

Career

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2024
Schneewittchen
Schneewittchen as The Hunter
{"id":230702,"title":"Relativity","year":"2019","character":"Aron's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/relativity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_230702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_230702.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Relativity
Relativity as Aron's Father
{"id":103842565,"title":"Police Call 110","year":2019,"character":"Roland Seedow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/police-call-110","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842565.jpg"},"released":1}
Police Call 110
Police Call 110 as Roland Seedow
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2017
1917 - Der wahre Oktober
1917 - Der wahre Oktober as Alexander Benois (voice)
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Crash Test Aglaé
Crash Test Aglaé as Friedrich Fürstenberg, CEO
{"id":224378,"title":"A Prominent Patient","year":"2017","character":"Dr. Stein","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-prominent-patient","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7tu6h3nnm7q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7tu6h3nnm7q0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":223802,"title":"Axolotl Overkill","year":"2017","character":"Film Award Laudator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/axolotl-overkill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223802.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223802.jpg"},"released":1}
Axolotl Overkill
Axolotl Overkill as Film Award Laudator
{"id":224135,"title":"All of a Sudden","year":"2016","character":"Klaus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-of-a-sudden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224135.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":18106,"title":"Clouds of Sils Maria","year":"2014","character":"Henryk Wald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clouds-of-sils-maria","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6lhe3ieuqc50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6lhe3ieuqc50.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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{"id":220199,"title":"K\u00f6nig von Deutschland","year":"2013","character":"Wallenstein","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/konig-von-deutschland","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220199.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220199.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":214168,"title":"Playoff","year":"2012","character":"Franz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/playoff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qf3hoae36s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qf3hoae36s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Playoff
Playoff as Franz
{"id":222533,"title":"Rommel","year":"2012","character":"Gerd von Rundstedt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rommel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222533.jpg"},"released":1}
Rommel
Rommel as Gerd von Rundstedt
{"id":147394,"title":"Voyage to Metropolis","year":"2010","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/voyage-to-metropolis","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_147394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_147394.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Voyage to Metropolis
Voyage to Metropolis as Narrator (voice)
{"id":77632,"title":"Content","year":"2010","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/content","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77632.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77632.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":33160,"title":"Flame & Citron","year":"2008","character":"Gilbert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flame-citron","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33160.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":46491,"title":"La traque","year":"2008","character":"Klaus Barbie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-traque","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46491.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46491.jpg"},"released":1}
La traque
La traque as Klaus Barbie
{"id":77967,"title":"A Year Ago in Winter","year":"2008","character":"Dr. Thomas Richter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-year-ago-in-winter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77967.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77967.jpg"},"released":1}
A Year Ago in Winter
A Year Ago in Winter as Dr. Thomas Richter
{"id":78184,"title":"Overnight","year":"2007","character":"Fischer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/overnight-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78184.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78184.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Overnight
Overnight as Fischer
{"id":226881,"title":"Un ami parfait","year":"2006","character":"Rodolph Hartmann","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/un-ami-parfait","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226881.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226881.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Un ami parfait
Un ami parfait as Rodolph Hartmann
{"id":100555,"title":"The Ring Finger","year":"2005","character":"Le patron de l'h\u00f4tel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ring-finger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_100555.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_100555.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Ring Finger
The Ring Finger as Le patron de l'hôtel
{"id":511,"title":"Munich","year":"2005","character":"Hans","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/munich","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/mt6nsr7dk6k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/mt6nsr7dk6k0.jpg"},"released":1}
Munich
Munich as Hans
{"id":23994,"title":"The Edukators","year":"2004","character":"Vermieter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-edukators","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23994.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23994.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
The Edukators
The Edukators as Vermieter
{"id":23684,"title":"Walk on Water","year":"2004","character":"Axel's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/walk-on-water","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23684.jpg"},"released":1}
Walk on Water
Walk on Water as Axel's Father
{"id":24662,"title":"Post Impact","year":"2004","character":"Dr. Gregor Starndorf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/post-impact","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24662.jpg"},"released":1}
Post Impact
Post Impact as Dr. Gregor Starndorf
{"id":27451,"title":"Amen.","year":"2002","character":"Grawitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79hfepm7iaa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/79hfepm7iaa0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Amen.
Amen. as Grawitz
{"id":53326,"title":"Taking Sides","year":"2002","character":"Rudolf Werner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taking-sides","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53326.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53326.jpg"},"released":1}
Taking Sides
Taking Sides as Rudolf Werner
{"id":24294,"title":"Ripley's Game","year":"2002","character":"Art Dealer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ripleys-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/106qnoctkqc8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/106qnoctkqc8.jpg"},"released":1}
Ripley's Game
Ripley's Game as Art Dealer
{"id":224502,"title":"666 - Traue keinem, mit dem Du schl\u00e4fst!","year":"2002","character":"Prince of Darkness","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/666-traue-keinem-mit-dem-du-schlafst","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224502.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":155751,"title":"The Alchemists","year":"1999","character":"Bruno Gudmanson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-alchemists","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155751.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155751.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The Alchemists
The Alchemists as Bruno Gudmanson
{"id":54953,"title":"Sunshine","year":"1999","character":"Baron Margitta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunshine-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54953.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54953.jpg"},"released":1}
Sunshine
Sunshine as Baron Margitta
{"id":33899,"title":"The Cement Garden","year":"1993","character":"Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cement-garden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33899.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":8576,"title":"Faraway, So Close!","year":"1993","character":"Dr. Becker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faraway-so-close","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8576.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8576.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":58982,"title":"Desire","year":"1992","character":"Sidney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desire-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58982.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Desire
Desire as Sidney
{"id":103842628,"title":"Scene of the Crime","year":1992,"character":"Dr. Joachim Dreher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/scene-of-the-crime-1970","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103842628.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103842628.jpg"},"released":1}
Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime as Dr. Joachim Dreher
{"id":21373,"title":"Dr. M","year":"1990","character":"Moser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dr-m","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21373.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Dr. M
Dr. M as Moser
{"id":221874,"title":"Europa Europa","year":"1990","character":"Captain von Lerenau","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/europa-europa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7agm0dr4shh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7agm0dr4shh0.jpg"},"released":1}
Europa Europa
Europa Europa as Captain von Lerenau
{"id":83941,"title":"Francesco","year":"1989","character":"Pope Innocent III","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/francesco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83941.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Francesco
Francesco as Pope Innocent III
{"id":60230,"title":"The Rose Garden","year":"1989","character":"Eckert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rose-garden","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60230.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":60382,"title":"The French Revolution","year":"1989","character":"Goethe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-french-revolution-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60382.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":225947,"title":"The Berlin Affair","year":"1985","character":"Wolf von Hollendorf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-berlin-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225947.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225947.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Berlin Affair
The Berlin Affair as Wolf von Hollendorf
{"id":63255,"title":"Doktor Faustus","year":"1982","character":"Dr. Serenius","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doktor-faustus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63255.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Doktor Faustus
Doktor Faustus as Dr. Serenius
{"id":63579,"title":"Strike Back","year":"1981","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strike-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63579.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63579.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":219467,"title":"Malevil","year":"1981","character":"le v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/malevil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219467.jpg"},"released":1}
Malevil
Malevil as le vétérinaire
{"id":223981,"title":"The Meetings of Anna","year":"1978","character":"Hans","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-meetings-of-anna","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223981.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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1976
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road as Robert Lander
{"id":63218,"title":"Pharos of Chaos","year":"1983","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pharos-of-chaos","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63218.jpg"},"released":1}
1983