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Edward Berger
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| Born | 1970 (age 54–55) |
| Citizenship | Swiss / Austrian |
| Education | Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig (1991) Tisch School of the Arts (1994) |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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Edward Berger (born in 1970) is a talented director and screenwriter. He has both Swiss and Austrian citizenship. He is well-known for his work in Germany, where he grew up. Some of his famous German films include Jack (2014) and All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).
He also directed his first English-language film, Conclave (2024). Edward Berger has worked on several popular TV series too. These include Deutschland 83 (2015) and Patrick Melrose (2018).
For All Quiet on the Western Front, Berger received an Oscar for Best International Film. The movie also won three BAFTAs. His film Conclave earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. It also won a BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.
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Early Life and Schooling
Edward Berger was born in 1970 in Wolfsburg, which was then in West Germany. His mother was from Switzerland, and his father was from Austria. His father worked for Volkswagen, a car company. Edward grew up in a regular family with three brothers and sisters.
He finished high school in Wolfsburg in the late 1980s. After that, he studied at the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig from 1990 to 1991. He then moved to New York City to study directing. He finished his studies at the Tisch School of the Arts in 1994. In 1997, he moved to Berlin, Germany.
Berger has citizenship from both Switzerland and Austria because of his parents. He has said that even though he doesn't have a German passport, he supports Germany in sports. He feels like a European citizen.
His Career in Film and TV
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Edward Berger has worked mostly in Germany and the United States. He started his career at an American film company called Good Machine. There, he helped with films by famous directors like Ang Lee. By 1994, he was in charge of the production department. He also taught film at universities.
His first full-length movie was Gomez – Kopf oder Zahl (Gomez – Heads or Tails) in 1998. He wrote the story for this film himself. In 2002, he directed a TV movie called Asylum. This movie was nominated for an International Emmy Award. In 2004, he wrote and directed another TV movie, Welcome to the Club.
In 2008, he worked on the TV series KDD – Kriminaldauerdienst. He wrote and directed several episodes. In 2012, his film A Good Summer won an important German award called the Grimme-Preis.
Berger co-wrote his third movie, Jack, with his wife, Nele Mueller-Stöfen. The film was shown at the 2014 Berlinale film festival. It won the German Film Award in 2015 for best feature film. It also won Best Director at the German Directors Guild Awards. Berger said he likes to challenge himself with his films.
In 2014, Berger directed the TV series Deutschland 83. This show became very popular around the world. It was the first German TV show to be shown in the US. In 2016, Deutschland 83 won an International Emmy Award.
He also directed the TV series Patrick Melrose (2018). This show starred Benedict Cumberbatch. For Patrick Melrose, Berger won his first BAFTA Award for Best Limited Series.
Edward Berger wrote, directed, and produced All Quiet on the Western Front. This film was released in 2022. It received more Oscar nominations than any other German film before it. It won seven BAFTA awards and the Oscar for Best International Film. Critics around the world praised the movie.
His 2024 film Conclave was also very successful. It is a drama based on a book by Robert Harris. Berger said making Conclave felt like going from a physical war to an intellectual war.
Future Projects
Edward Berger has several exciting projects coming up. His next film, The Ballad of a Small Player, is expected in 2025. It will star Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton.
He has also been mentioned as a possible director for the next movie in the Bourne series. However, he has said that his involvement is not yet certain.
Berger is also set to direct a science fiction thriller called The Barrier. This film will star Austin Butler. Another project is a film about Evan Gershkovich. He is also attached to direct The Riders, starring Brad Pitt.
Besides movies, Berger has directed music videos. He is also set to produce a movie about Thomas Mann. This film will be directed by Paweł Pawlikowski.
Personal Life
Edward Berger is married to German actress Nele Mueller-Stöfen. She was born in Berlin in 1967. Nele Mueller-Stöfen has acted in plays and movies. She is also a screenwriter. She has appeared in some of Berger's films. She also helped write the script for his movie Jack.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes and refs |
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| 2014 | Jack | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2019 | All My Loving | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2022 | All Quiet on the Western Front | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2024 | Conclave | Yes | No | executive | |
| 2025 | The Ballad of a Small Player | Yes | No | Yes |
Television
TV series
- 2001, 2002: Schimanski (2 episodes)
- 2004: Bloch (Episode "Schwestern")
- 2005, 2006: Unter Verdacht (Wrote 2 episodes, directed 1 episode)
- 2006: Tatort (Episode "Das letzte Rennen")
- 2008: KDD – Kriminaldauerdienst (Director of 3 episodes and book with 2 episodes)
- 2010: Polizeiruf 110 (Wrote and directed episode "Aquarius")
- 2013: Tatort (Episode "Wer das Schweigen bricht")
- 2015: Deutschland 83
- 2018: The Terror (Episodes 1, 2, 4)
- 2018: Patrick Melrose
- 2020: Your Honor
TV movies
- 1992: Strait-Jacket
- 1993: Sidewalk Hotel
- 1994: Schrottplatz Träumereien
- 1995: Wanderbread
- 1998: Gomez – Kopf oder Zahl
- 2001: Female 2 Seeks Happy End
- 2007: Windland
- 2011: A Good Summer (screenwriter and director)
- 2012: Mom's Gotta Go (director)
Awards and Nominations
Edward Berger has won many awards for his work.
Awards for Jack (2014)
- 2014: German Directors Guild Awards, Best Film and Best Director
- 2015: Bavarian Film Awards, Best Young Producer
- 2015: German Film Prize in Silver for Best Feature Film
Awards for All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
- 2022: National Board of Review Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- 2023: BAFTA Award for Best Direction
- 2023: BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
- 2023: German Film Award for Best Fiction Film (and 7 other awards)
- 2023: Jupiter Award, Best Film TV & Streaming
Awards for Conclave (2024)
- 2025: Nominated for several Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
- 2025: Nominated for many BAFTA Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.
- 2024: Nominated for Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director.
Other Film and TV Awards
- 2000: Variety magazine named him one of "Ten European Directors To Watch".
- 2012: Won the Grimme-Preis for Ein guter Sommer (A Good Summer).
- 2015: Deutschland 83 won Best International Drama Series at Series Mania TV awards.
- 2016: Deutschland 83 won the Goldene Kamera for Best Miniseries.
- 2016: Deutschland 83 won an International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series.
- 2019: Patrick Melrose won the BAFTA Award for Best Mini-series.
See also
In Spanish: Edward Berger para niños
