Michael Glawogger

About

Director and screenwriter remembered primarily for his documentary film work. His best-known projects include Whores' Glory, Megacities, and Workingman's Death.

Before Fame

During the 1980s, he attended both the San Francisco Art Institute and the Vienna Film Academy.

Trivia

He died of malaria while filming a movie in Liberia.

Family Life

He collaborated on several projects with fellow Austrian documentary filmmaker Ulrich Seidl.

Associated With

He and his Lithuanian contemporary Arunas Matelis both became known for their documentary film work.