Rainer Werner Fassbinder
German filmmaker and influential director
Born
May 31st, 1945
80 years ago
Died
June 10th, 1982
43 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A leading figure in the New German Cinema movement, this filmmaker directed over 40 films in a career that spanned just over a decade. Major works include the films 'The Marriage of Maria Braun', 'Ali: Fear Eats the Soul', and 'Berlin Alexanderplatz'. This individual showcased a unique blend of melodrama, political themes, and innovative narrative structures. Not only did this filmmaker direct, but also took part in screenwriting and acting, significantly influencing the German film landscape during the 1970s.
Directed 'The Marriage of Maria Braun'
Directed 'Berlin Alexanderplatz'
Won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival
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