★ HOW OLD IS NIKOLAUS GEYRHALTER?
Nikolaus Geyrhalter is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in AT · Capricorn.
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About
Nikolaus Geyrhalter makes documentaries that burrow into forgotten spaces and industrial systems. Born in Austria in 1972, he has directed, produced, and shot films including Pripyat (1999), about the Chornobyl exclusion zone, and Our Daily Bread (2005), a wordless exploration of industrial food production. His work has won international recognition for unflinching visual essays on displacement, technology, and labor. As a Capricorn, he brings methodical precision to unraveling complex subjects.
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Biography
Nikolaus Geyrhalter makes documentaries that burrow into forgotten spaces and industrial systems. Born in Austria in 1972, he has directed, produced, and shot films including Pripyat (1999), about the Chornobyl exclusion zone, and Our Daily Bread (2005), a wordless exploration of industrial food production. His work has won international recognition for unflinching visual essays on displacement, technology, and labor.
Geyrhalter has worn multiple roles across his projects—writing, cinematography, direction, and production—creating a singular authorial voice across documentary forms. Early recognition came with Das Jahr nach Dayton (1997) and Elsewhere (2001), both award-winning studies of geopolitical aftermath and human settlement. His screenwriting practice centers on visual storytelling rather than narration, letting image and duration carry meaning. As a Capricorn born in early January, Geyrhalter's methodical approach to complex subjects reflects the sign's patience for sustained investigation. Austrian cinema has produced few filmmakers with his commitment to stillness and systemic observation.
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Trivia
- Geyrhalter directed Pripyat (1999) as a silent or near-silent exploration of the abandoned Chornobyl exclusion zone, prioritizing visual testimony over voiceover.
- Our Daily Bread (2005) is a wordless documentary depicting global industrial agriculture, shot as a series of unflinching wide shots without dialogue or music.
- He has worked as cinematographer on his own films, giving him direct control over visual language across multiple production roles.
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Numerology
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Expressive and creative. Nikolaus Geyrhalter gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Nikolaus Geyrhalter?
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Nikolaus Geyrhalter's birthday?
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Nikolaus Geyrhalter's zodiac sign?
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
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- Nikolaus Geyrhalter was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Nikolaus Geyrhalter from?
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter is from AT.
- What does Nikolaus Geyrhalter do?
- Nikolaus Geyrhalter is a writer.
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