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Max Penzel

German film director

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Born: 1977
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1.Stated in Catalog of the German National LibraryRetrieved 2020-05-28
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Occupation: film director
, cinematographer
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Languages spoken, written or signed: German

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Max Penzel is a German cinematographer and director known for his work on feature films, documentaries, and commercials. A recipient of the Michael Ballhaus Award for emerging cinematographers, he has shot projects such as Strajk – Die Heldin von Danzig, Lights, and Tag 26. Penzel’s work has earned distinctions including the Bavarian Film Award, a nomination for the European Film Awards, and honours such as the German Design Award and the Grimme Award. Penzel currently resides in Singapore with his family.

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Given name: Max
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-11-04
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