Birger
Clausen
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Sunshine Eyes
Original soundtrack for the German Netlix Series “Sunshine Eyes“. Lockdown 2020. Berlin is a pressure cooker of bare emotions. Two sisters’ dream to…
Deer Woman Child
Original soundtrack for the UK Feature Film “Deer Woman Child“. An infertile woman attempts to end her life, but an encounter with a…
Oskar, das Schlitzohr und Fanny Supergirl
Original soundtrack for the German TV Film “Oskar, das Schlitzohr und Fanny Supergirl“. A family is close to breaking point, due to autistic…
9/11: Life Under Attack
Original soundtrack to the Documentary “9/11: Life Under Attack”, made in cooperation with multiple countries. Intimate portrayal of the events captured by the…
Zerrissen -Zwischen zwei Müttern
Original soundtrack for the German TV Film “Zerrissen – Zwischen zwei Müttern“. Twelve years ago, Stefanie’s 3-year-old daughter vanished. Now she believes she…
Papa auf Wolke 7
Original soundtrack for the German TV Film “Papa auf Wolke 7”. The story of cloud-loving autistic scientist Klemens and his quest for love…
Die Geschwister
Original soundtrack for the German Feature Film “Die Geschwister” (Brother & Sister). A film about a loner who gets caught up with a…
Begierde – Mord im Zeichen des Zen
Original soundtrack for the German TV Film “Begierde – Mord im Zeichen des Zen“. Near the city of Aachen, a young Japanese monk…
Tatort: Borowski und die Kinder von Gaarden
Original soundtrack for an episode of the German TV Series “Tatort: Borowski und die Kinder von Gaarden”. A 60-year-old man is found dead.…
Seitensprung mit Freunden
Original soundtrack for the German TV film “Seitensprung mit Freunden“. Sixteen years of marriage between Paul and Julia has somehow become monotonous. Vanessa,…
The Trouble with Being Human These Days
Original soundtrack for the UK Documentary “The Trouble with Being Human These Days”. A ‘road movie’ through Europe, Zygmunt Bauman’s life, and the…
Es ist alles in Ordnung
Original soundtrack for the German TV Film “Es ist alles in Ordnung” (Everything is Alright). 36-year-old Birgit wants nothing more than an intact…
Mobbing
Original soundtrack for the German TV Film “Mobbing“. Jo and Markus are humiliated by their boss. Markus resigns while Jo, who has a…
Auf der Suche
Original soundtrack for the French-German Film “Auf Der Suche” (Looking For Simon). Simon, a young German doctor in Marseille, disappears. Valérie, his mother,…
Ihr könnt euch niemals sicher sein
Original soundtrack for the German TV film “Ihr könnt euch niemals sicher sein” (Outta Control). A teenager who threatens his teacher is found…
Lotus Eaters
Original soundtrack for the UK Feature Film “Lotus Eaters“. A group of young Londoners struggle to find meaning in their lives, while masking…
© Kaja Weimer
About me
I received my MA (with Distinction) in Composing for Film & Television from the National Film & Television School (UK) in 2006. I was one of only twelve participants of the highly regarded ASCAP Television & Film Scoring Workshop, held in Los Angeles in July 2007.
His recent work includes German Netflix drama series Sunshine Eyes, feature film Deer Woman Child by fellow NFTS graduate Gabrielle Russell and two times Emmy-nominated feature-length documentary 9/11-Life Under Attack for itv, which was also nominated for an RTS Programme Award 2022.
Other projects include Alexandra McGuinness’ feature film Lotus Eaters, two-part BBC2 documentary The Real White Queen and Her Rivals, and HBO documentary Americans in Bed.
Credits
Name | Country | Awards & Festivals | Year |
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The Reckoning of Erin Morrigan | UK | 2023 | |
Deer Woman Child | UK | Liverpool Int. Film Festival 2022, Toronto Int. Women’s Film Festival 2022, etc. | 2022 |
Sun Shine Moon | Germany | Nominated Best Music (Horizon Award) / ISFMF Festival | 2019 |
Die Geschwister | Germany | Crossing Europe Festival | 2016 |
L'Italia Ci Appartiene | Germany/Italy | 2011 | |
Lotus Eaters | UK | Tribeca Film Festival 2011, London Film Festival 2011 | 2011 |
Auf der Suche | Germany | Berlinale Film Festival 2011 | 2011 |
Pariser Platz - Berlin | Germany | Achtung! Berlin Film Festival 2012 | 2010 |
Schenk Mir Dein Herz | Germany | Hamburg Film Festival 2011 | 2010 |
The Last Thakur | UK | Won Best Film Score / SAIFF 2009 + London Film Festival, Munich Film Festival | 2008 |
The Trial | Ireland | Galway Film Festival 2009 | 2009 |
Name | Country | Production by | Awards & Festivals | Year |
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Sunshine Eyes (Netflix) | Germany | Netflix / Tindra Films / Red Balloon | 2023 | |
McLenBurger - 100% Heimat | Germany | Ariane Krampe Film / ARD | 2022 | |
Oskar, das Schlitzohr und Fanny Supergirl | Germany | Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion / ARD | 2022 | |
9/11: Life Under Attack | UK/FRA/US/NL | itv (UK) | Nominated x 2 incl. Music / Emmy Awards 2022 Nominated Programme Award 2022 / Royal Television Society | 2021 |
Zerrissen - Zwischen zwei Müttern | Germany | itv (Germany) / SAT1 | 2020 | |
Papa auf Wolke 7 | Germany | Realfilm / ARD | 2020 | |
Tadao Ando - Samurai Architect | Japan | NHK | 2019 | |
Reiterhof Wildenstein: Die Pferdeflüsterin / Kampf um Jacomo | Germany | Neue Bioskop Television / ARD | 2019 | |
Zum Glück gibt's Schreiner | Germany | Wiedemann & Berg / ARD | 2020 | |
Oma ist verknallt | Germany | Wasabi Film / ARD | 2018 | |
Ein Sommer auf Mallorca | Germany | Ariane Krampe Film / ARD | 2018 | |
Opa wird Papa | Germany | Neue Schönhauser Filmproduktion / ARD | 2018 | |
Eltern und andere Wahrheiten | Germany | Aspekt Telefilm / ARD | 2017 | |
Schwarzbrot in Thailand | Germany | Relevant Film / ARD | 2017 | |
Verführt - In den Armen eines Anderen | Germany | Producers at Work / SAT1 | 2016 | |
Maria, Argentinien und die Sache mit den Weißwürsten | Germany | Ariane Krampe Film / ARD | 2016 | |
Seitensprung mit Freunden | Germany | Neue Bioskop Television / ARD | 2016 | |
Tatort: Borowski und die Kinder von Gaarden | Germany | Nordfilm / NDR | 2015 | |
Begierde - Mord im Zeichen des Zen | Germany | Zeitsprung Pictures / WDR | 2015 | |
Trennung auf Italienisch | Germany | Bavaria Film / ARD | 2014 | |
Es ist alles in Ordnung | Germany | WDR (Germany) | 2014 | |
I Survived a Fatal Flight | UK | Channel 5 / OR Media | 2013 | |
The Real White Queen and Her Rivals | UK | BBC 2 | 2013 | |
Americans in Bed | USA | HBO (USA) / BBC (Worlwide) | 2013 | |
Mobbing | Germany | ARD (Germany) | 2012 | |
Raised Wild | UK | Discovery Channel | 2012 | |
Fliegen lernen | Germany | ARD (Germany) | 2012 | |
Die letzte Fahrt | Germany | ARD (Germany) | 2011 | |
Wonderland: A Very British Holiday | UK | BBC 2 | 2011 | |
Fatal Attractions | UK | Discovery Channel / Animal Planet | 2008-2011 | |
Meerkats 3 D | USA/Canada | Sky HD | Nominated Best Original Score / Giant Screen Cinema Association | 2011 |
Spies Beneath Berlin | UK | Discovery Channel | 2011 | |
Solange du schliefst | Germany | ZDF (Germany) | 2010 | |
Coming Up for Air | UK | Channel 4 | 2009 | |
Blackboards and Bullies: Are Your Kids Safe? | UK | Discovery Channel | 2009 | |
Ihr könnt euch niemals sicher sein | Germany | ARD (Germany) | Won Adolf Grimme Award / Grimme-Institut | 2008 |
This World: Massacre at Virginia Tech | UK | BBC | 2007 |
Name | Country | Length | Awards & Festivals | Year |
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Noriaki | Norway/UK | 9' | 2016 | |
Silent Wave | USA | 15' | 2013 | |
Tied | UK | 10' | 2012 | |
Wood of Value | UK/Norway | 14' | Won Best Short Documentary / Minghella Film Festival London | 2010 |
Scratch | UK/Norway | 35' | 2008 | |
Like Father | UK | 30' | Won Best British Screenplay Competition | 2007 |
Rotten Apple | UK | 14' | Won Prix UIP Best Short Film / Berlin International Film Festival | 2007 |
Night Shift | UK | 10' | Won On-Video-Award / Exground Festival, Germany | 2007 |
Hotel Paradijs | Germany | 30' | 2007 | |
Tanju Miah | UK | 12' | Won RTS Award Best Short Documentary / Sundance Film Festival | 2006 |
A Touch of Sadness | UK | 19' | Won Grand Prix / Etiuda Anima Festival, Poland | 2005 |
Vie Sur Mars | Germany | 12' | Won Best Short Film / Novara Cine Festival, Italy | 2004 |
Name | Length |
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Rebecca Taylor Spring 2013 Promo | 1.30 min |
Berliner Sparkasse | 1.30 min (x4) |
HTC HD Touch Mobile Phone | 30 s |
Guinness | 30 s |
Magnum Viral | 1 min |
Cancer Research UK | 30 s |
Pilsner Urquell | 30 s |
Name | Director | Venue | Year | |
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The Bankers Dance | Dance Theatre Production | Maria Rozou | Arts Club at Sadler's Wells & The Claremont Centre | 2015 |
Awards
& Nominations
Quotes
& Reviews
Birger jumped in last minute and composed a genius score for @sunshineeyes.series. He is worth listening to. I am forever grateful for every sound he made.
Maria von Heland
``Sunshine Eyes``, 2023 Netflix Series
And then there is the really beautiful, relaxed and downright tender music by Birger Clausen, that doesn’t force the various moods of the narrative, but rather picks them up. This also makes a rather ordinary scene, in which Anton strolls through a kindergarden with Otto, really moving.
Tilmann P. Gangloff
``Opa wird Papa``, 2018 TV Film
Birger did a wonderful job composing on Fatal Attractions. His compositions were as perfect as I'd heard them in my imagination - emotional, suspenseful, delicate and powerful. A delight to work with, and you can tell from his arrangements that he is fully rounded musician.
Nigel Levy
Director of ‘Fatal Attractions’, 2010-2013 TV Series, 23 episodes
…a music that always finds the right tone, in lighter as well as more contemplative moments.
tittelbach.tv
``Oma ist Verknallt``, 2018 TV Film)
This subtlety also shows itself in the music that grows more forceful in just the right moments, but stays in the background otherwise.
tittelbach.tv
``Zerrissen – Zwischen zwei Müttern``, 2020 TV Film
I’m extremely impressed by Birger’s music.
Dario Marianelli
Film composer & mentor (Academy Award for ‘Atonement’)