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Maren Ade - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 12, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Karlsruhe, West Germany |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Maren Ade's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | 'Toni Erdmann' (2016), 'Everyone Else' (2009) |
Intro
Maren Ade is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for her critically acclaimed feature film 'Toni Erdmann', which received multiple international awards and an Academy Award nomination.
Early Life & Background
Maren Ade was born on December 12, 1976, in Karlsruhe, West Germany. She studied at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF München), where she began making short films.
Career Highlights
- Her second feature film, 'Everyone Else' (2009), won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize and Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival.
- 'Toni Erdmann' (2016) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won five European Film Awards including Best Film and Best Director.
- Co-founder of the production company Komplizen Film, overseeing critically acclaimed projects as a producer as well.
Trivia
- Maren Ade was the first female director from Germany in 35 years to have a film in the main Cannes competition with 'Toni Erdmann'.
- 'Toni Erdmann' is widely recognized as one of the most successful German films of the 21st century.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Maren Ade?
Maren Ade is 49 years old.
When was Maren Ade born?
Maren Ade was born the 12 December 1976.
Where is Maren Ade from?
Karlsruhe, West Germany.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 12th, 1976, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 12, 1976, Walter Stolle completed a bicycle journey covering over 646,960 kilometers (402,000 miles), visiting 159 countries since January 24, 1959. This achievement set a Guinness World Record for the longest journey by bicycle.
- Day of the week: December 12th, 1976 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy
- Popular movie: Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen
Check the link for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 1976.