Michael Haneke
Awards & Honours
32
Awards Won
6
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Michael Haneke's trophy shelf is a testament to his standing as one of world cinema's most exacting voices. He is one of only a handful of directors to win the Palme d'Or twice, achieving this with The White Ribbon in 2009 and Amour in 2012. That same film earned him the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and a César, making it one of the most decorated European films of the decade.His earlier work also earned significant recognition: the Grand Prix at Cannes for The Piano Teacher and Best Director for Caché. In 2014, he received the Honorary Golden Bear from the Berlin International Film Festival for his entire body of work. These honors reflect not just individual films but a career dedicated to challenging audiences and expanding the possibilities of cinema.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Golden Bear
Lifetime achievement award for his body of work.
Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
For his contribution to the arts.
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
For his cultural achievements.
Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
First class, for his artistic contributions.
Honorary Doctorate
In recognition of his philosophical and cinematic work.
Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
For his contributions to film.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Living Directors
100 Greatest Directors of All Time
Top 50 Filmmakers of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
Time
October 2012
The Art of Uncomfortable Cinema
Vanity Fair
December 2009
The Cold Eye of Michael Haneke
The New Yorker
August 2013
Michael Haneke's Moral Geometry
Records & Feats
Only director to win the Palme d'Or twice in the 21st century
Won in 2009 for The White Ribbon and 2012 for Amour.
First Austrian director to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Won for Amour in 2013.
One of only three directors to have won both the Palme d'Or and the Oscar for the same film
Amour achieved both in 2012-2013.