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Director
Birthday
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Died
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Languages
German
Children
1 child: Sebastian Schnitzenbaumer
Parents
Victor Schamoni, Maria Schamoni
Siblings
Ulrich Schamoni, Victor Schamoni, Thomas Schamoni
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
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Peter Schamoni is known for directing.
Born in Berlin, Germany (died at age 77).
Recipient of the Bavarian Order of Merit.
Peter Schamoni has 16 credits in our database.
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Filmography (16)
Botero Born in Medellin
Director, Writer
Daniel – Der Zauberer
Producer
Majestät brauch...
Majestät brauchen Sonne
Director, Writer
Niki de Saint Phalle
Director, Writer
Max Ernst: Mein Vagabundieren - Meine Unruhe
Director, Writer
Schloß Königswald
Director
Caspar David Friedrich – Grenzen der Zeit
Director
Spring Symphony
Director
Potato Fritz
Director
Hundertwasser's...
Hundertwasser's Rainy Day
Director, Writer
AWARDS (3)
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Bavarian Order of Merit
WON
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Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
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Academy Awards
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Biography
Peter Schamoni was a German film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed 35 films between 1957 and 2011. His 1966 film No Shooting Time for Foxes was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Jury Grand Prix. Two years later he was a member of the jury at the 18th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1972, his film Hundertwasser's Rainy Day was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Where was Peter Schamoni born?
Peter Schamoni was born in Berlin, Germany.
What movies or shows has Peter Schamoni been in?
Peter Schamoni has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include Botero Born in Medellin (2008), Daniel – Der Zauberer (2004), Majestät brauchen Sonne (1999), Niki de Saint Phalle (1995), Max Ernst: Mein Vagabundieren - Meine Unruhe (1991).
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Peter Schamoni is primarily known as a director. Peter Schamoni was a German film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed 35 films between 1957 and 2011. His 1966 film No Shooting Time for…
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