Uwe Boll
Uwe Boll is a German filmmaker and producer known for his controversial and often critically panned films, which include adaptations of popular video games. Born in Wermelskirchen, Germany, in 1965, Boll gained notoriety for his unique approach to filmmaking and his willingness to engage with critics, even challenging them to boxing matches. Despite being dubbed 'the worst director alive,' he has embraced this label, finding a dedicated audience for his work over the years. With a career spanning over 40 films, Boll continues to produce content that, while often ridiculed, has developed a cult following, particularly for its 'so bad it's good' appeal. He remains outspoken about the state of the film industry and the challenges independent filmmakers face today.
Born on Jun 22, 1965 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 135,682 | $3,845,000 | 6,227$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,503 | $2,700,000 | 1,173$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,006 | $350,000 | 303$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,752 | $60,000 | 49$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,292 | $68,000 | 55$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 9,171 | $400,000 | 398$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,929 | $700,000 | 560$ |
| Totals | 8 | 188,888,267 | 197,335 | $8,123,000 | 8,765$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
Uwe Boll is the German director of the film 'Citizen Vigilante' that is shown by Ronald Gläser.
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Germany:
Uwe Boll is mentioned in the context of criticism by Philipp Bovermann.
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Germany:
Uwe Boll is involved in creating a film described as a right-wing blockbuster.
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Denmark:
Uwe Boll is described as 'the world's worst director' and is behind the film 'Citizen Vigilante'.
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United Kingdom:
Uwe Boll is the director of the controversial film Citizen Vigilante, which has been criticized for its far-right messaging.
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Belarus:
Uwe Boll is the director and writer of the film Citizen Vigilante, which he describes as a harsh political film.
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Israel:
Uwe Boll is known for his films based on video games and has been labeled as the 'worst director in the world'.
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Croatia:
Uwe Boll is the director of the film 'Citizen Vigilante', which has sparked controversy for its portrayal of immigration effects.
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Switzerland:
Uwe Boll expressed that the lack of an age rating from the FSK financially harms him but the attention is significant.
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India:
Uwe Boll directed the controversial film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ and shared it on his X account.
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