Uli Hanisch

Uli Hanisch

1967-01-01 Nuremberg, Germany 30 Credits

Biography

Uli Hanisch was born in Nuremberg in 1967. Studying graphic arts in Düsseldorf, he began collaborating in 1989 with Christoph Schlingensief on experimental films such as THE GERMAN CHAINSAW MASSACRE. He designed the movies of Germany's exceptional comedian Helge Schneider. Working in several European art departments for films by Enki Bilal or Peter Greenaway, he also designed German feature films with directors like Leander Haußmann, Oliver Hirschbiegel, and Sönke Wortmann. Since 1996, he col...

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

2023

Production Design

7.0

64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, ...

Creating The Queen's Gambit

Creating The Queen's Gambit

2021

as Self - Production Designer

7.9
Acting

A fascinating character. Exquisite sets. A wig for every era. The stars, creators and crew reveal how the hit series about a chess prodigy came to lif...

The Legend of Timm Thaler: or The Boy Who Sold His Laughter

The Legend of Timm Thaler: or The Boy Who Sold His Laughter

2017

Production Design

7.1

The devil tricks a little boy off his laughter in exchange for assured wins in all his bets. It depicts his journey after the deal with the devil, how...

A Hologram for the King

A Hologram for the King

2016

Production Design

5.8

Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman, travels to Saudi Arabia to sell a new technology to the King, only to be challenged by endless Middle Ea...

In Secret

In Secret

2013

Production Design

6.1

In 1860s Paris, a young woman, Therese, is trapped in a loveless marriage to the sickly Camille by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. She spends her...

Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas

2012

Production Design

6.9

A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. Cloud Atlas explores how the actions and con...

Hotel Lux

Hotel Lux

2011

Production Design

5.8

In 1938 Hans Zeisig, an apolitical comedian, impersonator and cabaret actor, flees with a Russian passport (instead of American, which he would have p...

Season of the Witch

Season of the Witch

2011

Production Design

5.5

A 14th century Crusader returns with his comrade to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. The Church commands the two knights to transport a witc...

Three

Three

2010

Production Design

6.1

Hanna and Simon are in a 20 year marriage with an unexciting relationship. By chance, they both meet and start separate affairs with Adam. Adam has no...

The International

The International

2009

Production Design

6.2

An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading...

A Woman in Berlin

A Woman in Berlin

2008

Production Design

6.6

A woman tries to survive the invasion of Berlin by the Soviet troops during the last days of World War II.

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

2006

Production Design

7.4

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest pe...

Jazzclub - Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm

Jazzclub - Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm

2004

as Tänzer auf der blauen Kartoffel

5.7
Acting

A musician tries to get by working several jobs.

Jazzclub - Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm

Jazzclub - Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm

2004

Production Design

5.7

A musician tries to get by working several jobs.

Operation Valkyrie

Operation Valkyrie

2004

Production Design

5.9

In 1944, a group of high command officers plot an attempt against Hitler, and one of the leaders of the conspiracy, Stauffenberg, goes to a meeting wi...

Bookies

Bookies

2003

Production Design

6.3

Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention o...

Boat Trip

Boat Trip

2002

Art Direction

5.3

Two guys whose love lives are a wreck look forward to finding ladies on the high seas. Unfortunately, they've mistakenly been booked on a gay cruise.

Heaven

Heaven

2002

Production Design

6.4

Cate Blanchett stars as Philippa, a British teacher living in Turin, Italy, who has seen many friends, including her husband, fall victim to drug over...

The Experiment

The Experiment

2001

Art Direction

7.4

20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in a...

The Princess and the Warrior

The Princess and the Warrior

2000

Production Design

7.0

Young nurse Sissi lives a secluded life entirely devoted to her patients at Birkenhof asylum. Her first encounter with ex-soldier and drifter Bodo has...

Aimée & Jaguar

Aimée & Jaguar

1999

Art Direction

6.8

In 1943, while the Allies are bombing Berlin and the Gestapo is purging the capital of Jews, a dangerous love affair blossoms between two women – one ...

Wintersleepers

Wintersleepers

1997

Art Direction

7.0

Young blonde translator Rebecca lives with her boyfriend ski instructor Marco in a mountain villa owned by her friend, nurse Laura. Rene, local cinema...

Praxis Dr. Hasenbein

Praxis Dr. Hasenbein

1997

Production Design

6.3

Before WWII: Dr. Hasenbein lives with his son Peter in a small town. Aunt Uschi's orphanage houses many children and a hamster. When the hamster falls...

00 Schneider - Jagd auf Nihil Baxter

00 Schneider - Jagd auf Nihil Baxter

1994

Production Design

6.4

The funny clown Bratislav Metulskie is found dead in circus "Apollo". The retired commissioner 00 Schneider is asked to assume control of the case. Sc...

Decadence

Decadence

1994

Art Direction

2.0

Two couples betray the decadence which lurks beneath the surface of high society: Steve, wealthy but ignorant, is engaged in a kinky relationship with...

Terror 2000

Terror 2000

1993

Writer

4.7
Writing

Germany, right after the re-unification. The people are out of control, blind hatred towards immigrants is common sense. In this time, a social-worker...

The German Chainsaw Massacre

The German Chainsaw Massacre

1990

Title Designer, Set Designer

3.9

Taking place around the German reunification of 1990, a group of East Germans cross the border to visit West Germany and get slaughtered by a psychopa...

100 Years of Adolf Hitler – The Last Hour in the Führerbunker

100 Years of Adolf Hitler – The Last Hour in the Führerbunker

1989

Production Design

6.8

On 30 April 1945, dictator Adolf Hitler, his wife Eva Braun, and prominent members of the Third Reich live out their final hour in the Führerbunker.

Mother's Mask

Mother's Mask

1988

4.7
Acting

Returnee Willy von Mühlenbeck has to realize that his evil brother Martin has risen to become the head of the industrialist family, while their ailing...

Egomania: Island Without Hope

Egomania: Island Without Hope

1987

Graphic Designer

5.2

Egomania is a visually stunning end-of-the-world melodrama about lust, jealousy and murder set amidst solar eclipses, orchestral chants and the distan...