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Peter Brunner

Born January 1, 1983 · Vienna, Austria (age 43)

Peter Brunner, born in 1983, is a filmmaker and former student of Michael Haneke. His debut feature film, My Blind Heart, premiered at Park City (Slamdance) and in the Tiger Competition at IFF Rotterdam in 2014, earning multiple international awards, including a nomination for the Golden Frog at the Camerimage Film Festival. His second feature, Those Who Fall Have Wings, won the Special Jury Prize…

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Luzifer

Luzifer · 2021

MovieDramaHorror

Johannes, an innocent, Kaspar Hauser-like man with the heart of a child, lives secluded in an alpine hut together with his eagle and his devout mother. Daily life in this isolated world is governed by prayer and ritual. But suddenly, modern objects and disruptive noises intrude between nature and worship. A tourist development threatens to poison their paradise and awaken the devil.

Down the Arm of God

Down the Arm of God · 2026

Down the Arm of God

Inspired by real stories, a young pastor, through a harsh winter in a small Texas town, follows his mission to help the homeless is faced with resistance by his congregation, exposing deep-seated prejudices and systemic failures.

My Blind Heart

My Blind Heart · 2014

Kurt, who suffers from an incurable disease, gets obsessed with the idea of freeing himself from his sick body - at any price.

To the Night

To the Night · 2018

MovieDramaMystery

Norman, who lost his parents in a fire as a child, is obsessed with light and haunted by its destructive powers.

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Luzifer

Luzifer · 2021

MovieDramaHorror

Johannes, an innocent, Kaspar Hauser-like man with the heart of a child, lives secluded in an alpine hut together with his eagle and his devout mother. Daily life in this isolated world is governed by prayer and ritual. But suddenly, modern objects and disruptive noises intrude between nature and worship. A tourist development threatens to poison their paradise and awaken the devil.

Director

Down the Arm of God

Down the Arm of God · 2026

Down the Arm of God

Inspired by real stories, a young pastor, through a harsh winter in a small Texas town, follows his mission to help the homeless is faced with resistance by his congregation, exposing deep-seated prejudices and systemic failures.

Director

My Blind Heart

My Blind Heart · 2014

Kurt, who suffers from an incurable disease, gets obsessed with the idea of freeing himself from his sick body - at any price.

Director

To the Night

To the Night · 2018

MovieDramaMystery

Norman, who lost his parents in a fire as a child, is obsessed with light and haunted by its destructive powers.

Director