Kurt Maetzig

German film director and screenwriter

Kurt Maetzig - German film director and screenwriter
Born

1911
114 years ago

Died

August 8th, 2012
13 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Directed and wrote numerous significant films in East Germany, contributing to the development of DEFA, the state film studio. Played a key role in the film industry with works that often focused on social issues. Some films explored themes of love, conflict, and human relationships. Received multiple awards for contributions to film and art, including the National Prize of East Germany. His notable works include 'The Rabbit Is Alive' and 'The Woman and the Stranger.'

Directed 'The Rabbit Is Alive'

Directed 'The Woman and the Stranger'

Co-founded DEFA

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