Gerhard Klein
Age: N/A | From: Berlin, Germany
Person Details
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Berlin, Germany
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Movie Involvements: 18
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
Biography
Gerhard Klein was a German film director and screenwriter, notable for his contributions to East German cinema. A native Berliner, Klein's work often reflected his deep connection to the city. During World War II, he was arrested for participating in the resistance against the National Socialists. After the war, he began his career as a cartoonist and documentary filmmaker. In 1952, he joined the DEFA Studio for Feature Films, where he was instrumental in establishing the production of children's films. Klein's notable works include A Berlin Romance (1956), Berlin – Ecke Schönhauser (1957), and The Gleiwitz Case (1961). His films often explored social issues and the lives of young people in post-war Berlin, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of East German cinema.
Most Famous Work
Berlin, Schoenhauser Corner
(1957) Director
Sonntagsfahrer
(1963) Director
The Gleiwitz Case
(1961) Director
A Berlin Romance
(1956) Director
Berlin Around the Corner
(1966) Director
Ein Sommertag macht keine Liebe
(1961) Director
The Zernik Murder Case
(1972) Writer
Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan
(1958) DirectorActing
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| 1965 | N/A | |
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Production
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| 2013 | Executive Producer | |
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Crew
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| 2009 | Editorial Staff | |
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Directing
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| 1972 | Director | |
| 1967 | Director | |
| 1966 | Director | |
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| 1961 | Director | |
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Writing
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| 1972 | Writer | |
| 1967 | Writer | |
| 1950 | Writer | |
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Costume & Make-Up
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| 1961 | Costume Design | |
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