Fatih Akın
German director, producer, and screenwriter
Born
August 25th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A filmmaker based in Germany, contributed significantly to cinema with a focus on themes of identity and cultural conflict. Directed acclaimed films such as "Head-On" and "The Edge of Heaven," which garnered multiple awards including the Golden Bear at the Berlinale. Also produced works that blend personal narratives with broader social issues, exploring the Turkish-German experience.
Directed 'Head-On', winner of the 2004 Golden Bear
Directed 'The Edge of Heaven', awarded Best Screenplay at Cannes in 2007
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