Peter Tscherkassky

Peter Tscherkassky is an Austrian avant-garde filmmaker who currently works exclusively with found footage. All of his work is done with film and heavily edited in the darkroom, rather than relying on technological modes. Tscherkassky not only presents beautiful and haunting images, but also forces the audience to rethink the traditional conception of film and film narrative.

Peter Tscherkassky is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Memoirs of My Nervous Illness, Part 3 (1993), Experiments in Terror (2003), 20 Little Films (2012), Krung Thep (2026), Get Ready (1999), Coming Attractions (2010), Cinema Austria, the first 112 Years (2020), Train Again (2021). The recorded credits span 1981 to 2026, including 25 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.