Angela Schanelec
Known for
Directing
Born
February 14, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Biography
Angela Schanelec ([aŋˈɡeːla ˈʃaːnəlɛk]; born 1962) is a German filmmaker and actress.
Her films have premiered at numerous renowned film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. She is often compared to several European avant-garde filmmakers, such as Chantal Akerman, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Robert Bresson, whom she has cited as an important influence.
At the 69th Berlin International Film Festival, Schanelec won the Silver Bear for Best Director for her film “I Was at Home, But…” (2019). At the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, Schanelec won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay for her fil...
Best known work
I Was at Home, But...
2019
The Dreamed Path
2017
My Sister’s Good Fortune
1995
Music
2023
Marseille
2004
Dealer
1999
Germany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation
2009
Passing Summer
2001
Orly
2010
Afternoon
2007Filmography
2026
My Wife CriesDirector, Writer, Editor
2025
To talk a long timeExecutive Producer
2023
MusicWriter, Editor, Director
2020
Leçon de cinéma avec Angela Schanelecas Self - Guest
2020
HamletWriter
2019
I Was at Home, But...Director, Screenplay, Editor, Producer
2017
The Dreamed PathDirector, Writer, Editor
2016
Per SongEditor
2015
Take What You Can Carryas Angela
2014
The Bridges of SarajevoDirector
2014
2010
OrlyProducer, Director, Writer
2009
2008
The Cinema of Angela Schanelecas Herself
2007
Afternoonas Irene, Director, Screenplay, Producer
2004
MarseilleDirector, Writer
2002
Portrait einer ArbeiterinDirector
2001
Passing Summeras Thomas' geschiedene Frau, Director, Writer, Editor
1999
Dealeras Eva
1999
1999
Places in CitiesDirector, Writer, Editor
1997
Daily Chickenas Frau Rötting
1995
My Sister’s Good Fortuneas Isabel, Director, Writer, Editor
1994
Berlin, 10:46as Freundin
1994
I Stayed in Berlin All Summeras Nadine, Director, Writer, Editor