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Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945-1982) was a German director, film producer, author and actor, and a representative of the New German Film movement.

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Edgar Reitz holds up an award, ocean in the background.

'Heimat' director Edgar Reitz turns 90

Reitz's epic 1984 "Heimat" films heralded a new era in German film. From then on, history was portrayed differently.
CultureOctober 31, 2022
Guests arrive on the red carpe for the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlinale Film Festival.

Berlinale opens with a love letter to cinema

Berlin's famed film festival kicks off with Francois Ozon's "Peter von Kant," a tribute to German director Fassbinder.
FilmFebruary 10, 2022
Rolf Zehetbauer in a blck-and-white image smiling into the camera.

Oscar-winning film set designer Rolf Zehetbauer is dead

Rolf Zehetbauer created the sets for film classics such as "The Neverending Story" and "Cabaret." He died aged 92.
CultureJanuary 31, 20227 images
Rainer Werner Fassbinder bei Dreharbeiten zu Die Ehe der Maria Braun

What defined Rainer Werner Fassbinder

An exhibition in Bonn is dedicated to the German director who was extremely prolific despite his destructive lifestyle.
FilmSeptember 10, 2021
Filmstill Berlin Alexanderplatz von Burhan Qurbani 2020

'Berlin Alexanderplatz': German literary classic updated

A daring new adaptation of the legendary novel by Alfred Döblin is now starting in German cinemas.
CultureJuly 16, 20208 images
Rainer Werner Fassbinder

The influential Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder had filmmakers who influenced him, but he also influenced many other directors after him.
FilmMay 29, 202016 images
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Volker Schlöndorff: 'Tin Drum' director at 80

His career built on acclaimed literary adaptations such as his masterpiece "The Tin Drum" brought international recognit
CultureMarch 29, 2019
Werner Herzog

10 Bavarian filmmakers

For many cinema enthusiasts, Munich is Germany's secret film capital. Here's 10 great Bavarian-born film directors.
CultureJuly 3, 201810 images
Man, woman, lying in bed

Past Golden Bear winners: From Altman to Ang Lee

What films garn the coveted film festival prize over the years?
CultureFebruary 23, 2018
Deutschland Film Geschichte Filmszene Jenseits der Stille Flash-Galerie

10 remarkable German film debuts

While many debut films have marked the start of a successful career for some directors, others were quickly forgotten.
CultureJanuary 23, 2018
Michael Ballhaus

Legendary cinematographer Michael Ballhaus has died

The cinematographer from Berlin was adored in Hollywood for his creative techniques. He has passed away at age 81.
CultureApril 13, 2017
Michael Ballhaus

The achievements of cinematographer Michael Ballhaus

Fassbinder's and Scorsese's cameraman turns 80.
CultureApril 13, 201712 images
Deutschland ichael Ballhaus (picture alliance / dpa)

German cinematographer Michael Ballhaus dies

Ballhaus was known for his work in Academy Award winning films "Goodfellas" and "The Departed."
FilmApril 12, 2017
Rainer Werner Fassbinder in 1978, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa

The legacy of German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder

An extensive new photo book looks at Rainer Werner Fassbinder's unique career and shows how his films worked.
July 19, 2016
Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Revisiting Rainer Werner Fassbinder, the cult director of New German Cinema

Rainer Werner Fassbinder directed 44 works within 17 years. A new picture book covers the entirety of his oeuvre.
CultureJuly 19, 201611 images
Michael Ballhaus, Copyright: Ralf Hirschberger/dpa

Michael Ballhaus turns 80

The legendary cinematographer has worked with directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Martin Scorsese.
August 4, 2015
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Germany’s best-known costume designer

Meet costume designer Barbara Baum at a new exhibition dedicated to Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
CultureJune 6, 201504:27 min
Karlheinz Böhm Menschen für Menschen Äthiopienhilfe

Karlheinz Böhm has died

Former Austrian actor and longtime friend of Ethiopia, Karlheinz Böhm, has died aged 86.
May 30, 2014
Zech and Fassbinder

Untimely death

Rosel Zech, who rose to fame in films by director Rainer Werner Fassbinder, dies of cancer.
September 1, 2011
Gerard Depardieu at the opening of the 10th French cinema festival in Berlin

Cinema great

French film legend Gerard Depardieu discusses his latest roles and German director Fassbender.
December 18, 2010

German Film Legend

Enfant terrible of New German Cinema, Fassbinder is still controversial 25 years after his death.
June 10, 2007

Fassbinder's Legacy

Pioneering filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder still excites controversy, 25 years after his death.
June 9, 2007