Werner Schroeter
German director and screenwriter
Born
April 7th, 1945
80 years ago
Died
April 12th, 2010
15 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A prominent figure in German cinema, this director and screenwriter specialized in the avant-garde genre. His body of work includes various films that received critical acclaim. Notable works include 'The Death of My Mother' and 'Martha'. He explored themes of identity and emotion through his unique stylistic approaches, which often combined opera and cinema. His contributions significantly advanced the understanding of narrative form and aesthetic in contemporary film.
Directed 'The Death of My Mother'
Created 'Martha'
Won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival
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