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Doris Dörrie
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Doris Dörrie at the Frankfurt Book Fair, 2011
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| Born | 26 May 1955 |
| Occupation | Film director, Film producer, Author |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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Notable work
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Men... Me and Him |
Doris Dörrie (born May 26, 1955) is a famous German film director, producer, and author. She is known for her unique movies and interesting stories.
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About Doris Dörrie
Early Life and Learning
Doris Dörrie was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1955. She finished high school there in 1973. After that, she moved to the United States to study film. She spent two years studying film at the University of the Pacific in California. Later, she continued her studies at the New School of Social Research in New York. While in New York, she worked different jobs, like in cafés and showing films at the Goethe-Institut.
In 1975, Doris Dörrie returned to West Germany. She then began studying at the University of Television and Film Munich. This helped her learn even more about making movies.
Her Career in Film and Writing
Doris Dörrie started her career by writing film reviews for a newspaper called Süddeutsche Zeitung. She also worked as an assistant editor there. After that, she volunteered at different TV stations. She also made short documentary films.
Over the years, Doris Dörrie has become very successful. She has written many novels and collections of short stories. She has also written books especially for children. Besides writing, she has directed many operas, which are musical plays.
Her films often explore human relationships and everyday life. She is known for her clever and sometimes funny stories. Two of her well-known films are Men... and Me and Him.
Awards and Recognition
Doris Dörrie has received many awards for her work. These awards show how much her films and writing are appreciated. Some of her notable awards include:
- 1999 Bavarian Film Awards, Best Screenplay
- 1999 German Film Award in Gold for Am I Beautiful?
- 2012 Bavarian Film Award, Best Director
- 2022 Brothers Grimm Poetics Professorship
Films Directed by Doris Dörrie
Doris Dörrie has directed many films throughout her career. Here are some of them:
- 1983: Straight Through the Heart (Mitten ins Herz)
- 1985: In the Belly of the Whale (Im Innern des Wals)
- 1985: Men... (Männer...)
- 1986: Paradise (Paradies)
- 1988: Me and Him (Ich und Er)
- 1989: Money (Geld)
- 1992: Happy Birthday, Turk! (Happy Birthday, Türke!)
- 1994: Nobody Loves Me (Keiner liebt mich)
- 1998: Am I Beautiful? (Bin ich schön?)
- 2000: Enlightenment Guaranteed (Erleuchtung garantiert)
- 2002: ... (Nackt)
- 2005: The Fisherman and His Wife (Der Fischer und seine Frau)
- 2007: How to Cook Your Life (a documentary)
- 2008: Cherry Blossoms (Kirschblüten – Hanami)
- 2010: The Hairdresser (Die Friseuse)
- 2012: Bliss (Glück)
- 2014: The Whole Shebang (Alles inklusive)
- 2016: Greetings from Fukushima
- 2019: Cherry Blossoms and Demons (Kirschblüten & Dämonen)
Books Written by Doris Dörrie
Doris Dörrie is also a talented author. She has written many books, including novels and short stories. Some of her books include:
- What Do You Want From Me? (1989)
- The Man of My Dreams (1991)
- Forever and Ever: A Kind of Round Dance (1991)
- Am I Beautiful? (1994)
Her Life and Memberships
Doris Dörrie is a member of important groups in Germany. She is part of the PEN Centre Germany, which is a group for writers. She is also a member of the German Film Academy. This academy celebrates achievements in German cinema.
In 2019, she became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This is the group that gives out the famous Oscar awards. She also helped choose the winner for the 2019 Prize of the National Gallery.
