Oliver Weber
Documentary Photographer

Rudi Dolezal: My Friend Freddie

Cult director Rudi Dolezal, awarded at the Grammys for his film „Freddie Mercury – The Untold Story“ (External Link) has won numerous international film, music and TV awards and has filmed stars from all over the world: The Rolling Stones, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Falco, and many more. From the very beginning, Dolezal had a very special relationship with Freddie Mercury and Queen, for whom he directed a total of 32 music videos.

In his book „My Friend Freddie“ (External Link) Rudi Dolezal tells stories he has never told before. He guides the reader from beginning to end, starting with the unusual start of a friendship that was to last a lifetime. He talks about many private moments, including the last time Freddie Mercury stood in front of a camera. In front of his camera.

Many thanks, Rudi, for your visit and especially for your signed book dedicated to our son Maksim.


Rudi’s latest publication will be released on March 21, 2026:

Falco – Die ganze Wahrheit

Link (External): Amazon.de


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Oliver (born September 7, 1970 in Munich, Germany) is a German Photographer, Physician and Professor of Visual Arts. Currently he lives and works on the Canary Island of La Gomera. His specialty areas are Reportage, Portrait and what has come to be recognized as Street – Photography.