Bruno Ganz - the actor who "humanized" the monster

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

In the world practice of cinematography there are actors who are known only for one film. Bruno Ganz is best known to the world audience for the role of Hitler in the film "Bunker". However, he did not have to become a hostage to one role. Bruno Hans is a well-known and award-winning actor in Germany.

Bruno Ganz's biography

Actor Bruno Hans, despite his Swiss citizenship, has always been considered "his" person in Germany. He was born in Zurich at the end of 1941. In this city, he grew up, in the midst of World War II. His mother is Italian, originally from Northern Italy, and his father is a simple Swiss worker, a mechanic. From childhood, Bruno dreamed of becoming an actor, despite the fact that his family was far from art. He enters the music and theater school, located in the same place, in his hometown of Zurich, where he was able to reveal his talent and abilities.

In 1962, at the age of 21, young Bruno moved to Germany, where he would play many roles, both in films and in the theater.

Bruno Ganzmarried in 1965, his wife is Sabina Ganz, they are currently divorced. Has an only son named Daniel.

After the breakup with Sabina, the photographer Ruth W altz became a life partner, with whom they live happily in three cities - in Zurich, Berlin and Venice.

Acting activity of Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz played his very first role while still in Switzerland at the age of 19. His debut took place in the film "The Gentleman with a Black Watermelon" directed by Karl Zuter, where the actor played a valet, a servant. This role did not bring much success to Gantz, some even recommended that he change his occupation. After that, the actor left his native land and moved to Germany, where he devoted himself to a theatrical career.

In 1970, Bruno Ganz became an actor in the troupe of the Schaubühne theater in Berlin, under the direction of director Peter Stein. An interesting point was that the actors could take part in the creation of the performance on an equal footing with the director, that is, approve the repertoire, distribute roles. Also, all actors, regardless of whether they are playing a main or secondary role, received the same salary.

Bruno Ganz began acting in films in 1976 - then he played a role in the film "Summer Residents", based on the play by Maxim Gorky. After that, his career as a film actor began - Ganz began working with many European and American directors. Among the most famous paintings are "The sky over Berlin", "Nosferatu - the ghost of the night" and many others, whereactor Bruno Ganz was involved. Films with his participation are highly appreciated by both film critics and ordinary viewers.

Bruno Ganz and the role of Hitler in the movie "Bunker"

In 2004, the film "Bunker" was released, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, and Bruno Ganz plays the main role, namely, in the role of Hitler. It is a known fact that initially the actor did not want to play the Fuhrer, he thought for a long time and even refused the offer, but later changed his attitude, deciding to give the image of Hitler drama and depth. Bruno Ganz prepared for the role for a long time - in order to reproduce the unusual accent of the dictator, he trained in pronunciation under the guidance of an actor born in the same place as Hitler, and also watched videos of his speeches, read many articles and archival documents. Bruno Ganz managed to play the Fuhrer excellently, fully get used to the role played and convey the feeling of hopelessness and fear inherent in Hitler in the last days of his life.

Shooting "Bunker" was quite a challenge for the director and cast. This is due to the fact that in Germany for a long time there was an unspoken ban on showing the image of Hitler. He was depicted from the back or in an unsightly form and in the background. The movie "Bunker" shows the leader of the Third Reich in the title role, in the foreground, and Bruno Ganz did a brilliant job with this role. At the same time, some film critics spoke negatively about this image, believing that the actor “humanized the monster” too much.

Awards

Bruno Ganz is the ownervarious film awards and awards. Among them there is no famous "Oscar", but there are others, no less prestigious.

The very first honor given to an actor was in 1973 he was named Actor of the Year by Theater Today magazine.

Since 1996 Ganz has been the owner of the Ring of Iffland. This relic has been passed down to the best German-speaking artists for two centuries.

Bruno Ganz as Hitler was named Best Actor by the European Film Academy.