Michael Glawogger
Austrian filmmaker and documentary director
Born
1959
67 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Achieved recognition as a director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. Focused on documentary films, exploring themes of social issues and cultural landscapes. Gained acclaim for works such as 'Workingman's Death' and 'Whores' Glory,' which examined the lives of individuals in various labor markets and the sex industry. Also directed narrative films, contributing significantly to Austrian cinema. Passed away in 2014.
Directed 'Workingman's Death'
Directed 'Whores' Glory'
Worked on the film 'Slumming'
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