Oliver Hirschbiegel (born 29 December 1957)[1] is a German film director.

He became a successful TV director, directing numerous episodes of the Tatort and Kommissar Rex series.

In 2004, he attracted world-wide attention with the film Der Untergang (released in English-speaking countries as Downfall), produced by Bernd Eichinger.

It recounts Adolf Hitler's last days, and sparked an extensive debate in Germany over the portrayal of Nazi leaders.

[3] He directed his first Hollywood feature The Invasion, which was partly re-shot by Australian director James McTeigue, at the request of the studio.