Composer
Burkhard von Dallwitz
Burkhard von Dallwitz is a composer for film and television who works in Australia. He is best known for his music for Peter Weir's The Truman Show, which he created alongside Philip Glass. He has since scored dramas, documentaries and TV productions, including Weir's The Way Back.
Key films
The Truman Show (1998)
His best-known work; he composed the score for Peter Weir's satire, working alongside Philip Glass.
The Way Back (2010)
A later collaboration with director Peter Weir, scoring an epic survival drama.
Paperback Hero (1999)
An Australian feature that shows his work for local cinema soon after The Truman Show.
The Caterpillar Wish (2006)
An Australian drama feature scored by him, showing his range beyond big-name releases.
Key awards
No major awards are documented here.
On Cinespective
Full filmography · 7
- 1998The Truman ShowComposer
- 1999Paperback HeroComposer
- 2006The Caterpillar WishComposer
- 2010The Way BackComposer
- 2011Underbelly Files: InfiltrationComposer
- 2019China's Artful DissidentComposer
- 2025Magic BeachComposer
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.