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Dani Levy
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Levy at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival
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| Years active | 1986–present |
Dani Levy (born 17 November 1957) is a talented filmmaker from Switzerland. He is known for directing, writing, and acting in many movies and plays. Born in 1957, he has been active in the film industry since the 1980s.
About Dani Levy
Dani Levy was born in Basel, Switzerland, in 1957. His family is Jewish. His mother survived the Holocaust, a very sad time in history. In the 1980s, he moved to Berlin, Germany.
Levy's Film Career
Dani Levy has directed many interesting films. Some of his early works include RobbyKallePaul and I Was on Mars. He also directed Meschugge and Du mich auch.
In 2004, he directed a popular comedy called Alles auf Zucker!. This movie is about a Jewish man from East Germany who needs to reconnect with his religious brother. It shows how different family members can learn to get along.
Another well-known film he directed is Mein Führer – Die wirklich wahrste Wahrheit über Adolf Hitler (2007). This comedy drama tells the story of a Jewish actor. He is hired to help Adolf Hitler with his speeches during the end of World War II. The film starred German comedian Helge Schneider. It was shown at the 29th Moscow International Film Festival.
Levy's 1995 film Stille Nacht received an Honourable Mention. This award was given at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival.
Dani Levy is also one of the people who started X Filme Creative Pool. This is a German company that makes movies.
Films by Dani Levy
Dani Levy has worked on many films as both a director and an actor. Here are some of his works:
As a Director
- 1986: Du mich auch
- 1989: RobbyKallePaul
- 1991: I Was on Mars
- 1993: Ohne mich (Short film)
- 1995: Stille Nacht
- 1998: Meschugge
- 1999: Das Geheimnis (Short film)
- 2002: I'm the Father
- 2004: Alles auf Zucker!
- 2007: Mein Führer – Die wirklich wahrste Wahrheit über Adolf Hitler
- 2010: Life Is Too Long
- 2016: Wunderlich's World
- 2019: Berlin, I Love You
- 2020. The Kangaroo Chronicles
As an Actor
- 1986: Du mich auch .... Romeo
- 1989: RobbyKallePaul .... Robby
- 1991: Hausmänner .... Paul
- 1991: I Was on Mars .... Alio
- 1993: Ohne mich (Short film) .... Simon Rosenthal
- 1994: Burning Life .... Neuss
- 1995: One of My Oldest Friends .... Zeto
- 1995: The Meds .... Jost
- 1995: Halbe Welt .... Katz
- 1996: Tempo (1996) .... Bernd
- 1998: Meschugge .... David Fish
- 1999: Aimée & Jaguar .... Fritz Borchert
- 1999: Die Hochzeitskuh .... Fleabag Hotel Concierge
- 2001: Replay .... Matthias
- 2004: Alles auf Zucker! .... Pool-Spieler (uncredited)
- 2009: Germany 09 .... Himself (segment "Joshua")
- 2010: Life Is Too Long
- 2015: The People vs. Fritz Bauer .... Chaim Cohn
- 2015: Time to Say Goodbye .... Moderator
- 2018: Sohn meines Vaters .... Karl Kaufmann
- 2019: Winter Journey .... Landlord
See also
In Spanish: Dani Levy para niños
