| Christian Berger | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 13, 1945 Innsbruck, Austria |
| Occupation | Filmmaker/Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
Christian Berger (born January 13, 1945) is an Austrian cinematographer. He is mostly known for his work with Michael Haneke. In February 2010, Berger was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on The White Ribbon at the 82nd Academy Awards. He was the surprise winner at the ASC Awards for Best Cinematography in 2010.
Berger invented the Cine Reflect Lighting System which he used on his latest films. Besides his work as director of photography he also teaches cinematography at the Filmacademy Vienna.
Berger is married to actress Marika Green, and is also the uncle of Eva Green.