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Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich, born in Stuttgart in 1955, is a German director, screenwriter and producer. Most of his blockbuster productions are catastrophe films like "Godzilla" (1998) and "Independence Day" (1996).

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Mozart's 'Magic Flute' goes Hollywood

Produced by star director Roland Emmerich, the film version of Mozart's opera classic aims for an international audience
FilmNovember 18, 2022
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Roland Emmerich returns with 'Moonfall'

Starting February 4, the disaster film director throws the moon out of its orbit in his new film, Moonfall.
CultureFebruary 4, 202214 images
Film director Roland Emmerich

German director Roland Emmerich turns 65

Aliens, disaster and action: The German-born director of "Independence Day" has also tackled gay rights in "Stonewall."
FilmNovember 10, 2020
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Roland Emmerich's new film 'Midway'

Director Roland Emmerich once again offers up crash-boom-bang. "Midway" is a digital spectacle about analog war.
FilmNovember 6, 2019
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Master of disaster - Roland Emmerich

Director Roland Emmerich has received a lifetime achievement award.
CultureMarch 18, 2017
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Euromaxx- Lifestyle Europe

Roland Emmerich wins an award, Rammstein hits the cinemas and versatile Cate Blanchett.
CultureMarch 18, 2017
Roland Emmerich, poster for Laemmle prize

German film producer's award goes to Emmerich

The prize recognizing the work of film producers is named after Universal Studios-founder Carl Laemmle.
FilmMarch 17, 2017
Ausstellung Metropolis

Top 10 German Sci-fi Films

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German Sci-fi movies.
CultureMarch 6, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 05.03.2017

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German Sci-fi movies.
CultureMarch 6, 2017
Ausstellung Metropolis

Top 10 German Sci-fi Films

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German Sci-fi movies.
CultureDecember 5, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 04.12 2016

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German Sci-fi movies
CultureDecember 5, 2016
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Summer Flicks: Worth Avoiding

We’ve had enough of alien invasions. Independence Day: Resurgence is this summer’s cinematic flop.
August 15, 2016
Film Independence Day Wiederkehr - Filmszene

Return of the Aliens on Independence Day

Roland Emmerich lets the aliens loose on earth again, 20 years after they touched down on Independence Day.
July 5, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 02.07.2016

KINO says goodbye to Götz George, bids welcome to "Toni Erdmann" and looks forward to the return of the aliens.
July 5, 2016

Virtual Reality: Kino in virtual worlds

KINO’s special edition about virtual film worlds and their creators.
February 1, 2016

KINO - The Movie Magazine | 30.01.2016

Virtual reality on the big screen: KINO visits specialists in Stuttgart, Berlin and Los Angeles.
February 1, 2016
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Stonewall: Birth of the Gay Rights Movement

With “Stonewall,” Roland Emmerich tells the story of the beginning of the gay rights movement.
November 23, 2015
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Roland Emmerich: The blockbuster director turns 60

Roland Emmerich, director of "Independence Day" and "The Day After Tomorrow," turns 60 on November 10.
November 10, 2015

Virtual reality: A new frontier in cinema

KINO’s special edition about virtual film worlds and their creators.
November 9, 2015
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Roland Emmerich from apocalypse to gay rights drama

Known for epics like "Independence Day," Roland Emmerich's latest film deals with the early gay rights movement.
September 25, 2015
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Exported filmmakers

Director von Donnersmarck makes his Hollywood debut with 'The Tourist,' starring Angelina Jolie.
December 10, 2010

Court Throws Out 'Day After Tomorrow' Plagiarism Charge

July 7, 2004

Good Bye Melancholy, Hello Hollywood

At this year's Media Forum in Cologne, directors, actors and PR experts discussed how the image of German film in the U.S. is changing from gloomy subject matter for a select few to happier, more mainstream fare.
June 25, 2004