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Christoph Waltz directs his first feature about love
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by: Niki Stephens Mar. 18, 2010

Possibly the coolest guy on the planet right now, Christoph Waltz is planning on taking another role. This time as a director.

His feature directing debut will be for a film titled, AUF UND DAVON, which translates as UP AND AWAY. It's loosely based on Meike Winnemuth and Peter Praschl's German-language novel of the same name. Waltz wrote the script and might star in movie as well.

The story is about a merciless woman who is host of a dating show. She finds herself in over her head when she realizes that she has feelings for one of the contestants.

DAVON is for Fox International Productions. Gabriela Bacher, who oversees Fox International in Germany said this about the project, "This love story reflects Christoph's formidable sense of humor." The film will not necessarily be seen outside of German-speaking countries. Fox executives first discussed this with Waltz shortly after the premiere of INGLOURIOUS BASTEREDS at Cannes. Waltz has been working on the script for a bit now, and previously did some directing work for television.

The next time we see Waltz will be in THE GREEN HORNET, then with Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS.

Source: THR

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Extra Tidbit: Congrats again to Christoph for snagging the best supporting actor award!

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TheWalrus
9:12AM on 03/19/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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I've said it once; I'll say it again: I'd watch Christoph Waltz count grains of rice for five hours. I'd watch Christoph Waltz bathe a poodle in his kitchen sink. I'd watch him get angry at his Internet. I'd watch him cry like a bitch and eat a gallon of Ben & Jerry's while he watches "The Notebook."



I don't care what this man does-I'm watching it. He won me over from the...
I've said it once; I'll say it again: I'd watch Christoph Waltz count grains of rice for five hours. I'd watch Christoph Waltz bathe a poodle in his kitchen sink. I'd watch him get angry at his Internet. I'd watch him cry like a bitch and eat a gallon of Ben & Jerry's while he watches "The Notebook."



I don't care what this man does-I'm watching it. He won me over from the moment he stepped into Monsieur La Padite's farmhouse.
 
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AnnaDraconida
9:05AM on 03/19/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
whatever Christoph Waltz is sellin', I'm buyin'
whatever Christoph Waltz is sellin', I'm buyin'
 
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TheEndIsNigh16
7:55AM on 03/19/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sounds amazing! From Christoph's interviews he seems like such a funny and intelligent guy, can't wait to see if he has any skills as a director
Sounds amazing! From Christoph's interviews he seems like such a funny and intelligent guy, can't wait to see if he has any skills as a director
 
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scrotalache924
3:17AM on 03/19/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh man, this better be seen outside of German-speaking countries. Waltz was amazing in IB, I'd like to see how he does behind the camera now. If this hits the U.S., I'll definitely be there to see it.
Oh man, this better be seen outside of German-speaking countries. Waltz was amazing in IB, I'd like to see how he does behind the camera now. If this hits the U.S., I'll definitely be there to see it.
 
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Brendan M.
11:47PM on 03/18/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hopefully its just as brilliant as Der Humpink.
Hopefully its just as brilliant as Der Humpink.
 
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GrandStyles
10:36PM on 03/18/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Christoph Waltz is a GOD. I'm not all that into romances, let alone romantic comedies, but I'll alow this.
Christoph Waltz is a GOD. I'm not all that into romances, let alone romantic comedies, but I'll alow this.