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Rainer Simon
Directing
Born January 11, 1941 · Hainichen, Germany
Rainer Simon is a distinguished German film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to East German cinema. He studied directing at the Deutsche Hochschule für Filmkunst in Potsdam-Babelsberg from 1961 to 1964. Simon's directorial debut was the short children's film Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste, based on a story by Friedrich Wolf. His notable works include Till Eulenspiegel (1975), a film based on Renaissance stories, and The Woman and the Stranger (1985), which won the Golden Bear at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. Simon's films often explore historical and social themes, contributing significantly to German cinema.
Directed (14)
The Call of Fayu Ujmu
2002
Fernes Land Pa-Isch
2000
Der Fall Ö.
1991
The Ascent of Chimborazo
1989
Jadup and Boel
1988
Wengler & Sons
1987
The Woman and the Stranger
1985
The Airship
1983
Zünd an, es kommt die Feuerwehr
1979
Till Eulenspiegel
1975
Sechse kommen durch die Welt
1972
Men Without Beard
1971
The Farmer's Clever Daughter
1969
Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
1964