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Wolfgang Petersen

One of the most successful German filmmakers in Hollywood, Wolfgang Petersen is best known as the director of "Das Boot," and "The NeverEnding Story."

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Wolfgang Petersen pictured in 2019

'Das Boot' director Wolfgang Petersen dies at 81

The successful action director died at his home in Los Angeles after losing a battle with cancer, his assistant said.
ArtsAugust 16, 2022
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'The NeverEnding Story,' 'Das Boot' director at 80

Wolfgang Petersen is one of the most successful German filmmakers in Hollywood.
CultureMarch 13, 2021
Film Antikörper

Top 10 German thrillers

The KINO team's personal choice of the top 10 German thrillers.
CultureJanuary 2, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 31.12.2016

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German thrillers.
CultureJanuary 2, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 24.12.2016

KINO SPECIAL with Wolfgang Petersen. The director recounts some of the highlights of his career.
CultureDecember 23, 2016
Deutschland Interview mit dem Regisseur Wolfgang Petersen.

KINO SPECIAL with Wolfgang Petersen

KINO SPECIAL with Wolfgang Petersen. The director recounts some of the highlights of his career.
CultureDecember 23, 2016
Wolfgang Petersen

'Das Boot' director Wolfgang Petersen unpacks film secrets

Wolfgang Petersen reveals his biggest mistake and explains why "Four vs. the Bank" is only possible in Germany.
CultureDecember 22, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 09.10.2016

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German thrillers
CultureOctober 10, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 09.07.2016

In our best of series, DW-TV's cinema team picks the best German films of all time.
July 11, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 19.03.2016

In the first in a new series, DW-TV's cinema team picks the best German films of all time.
March 21, 2016
Deutschland Wolfgang Petersen bei den Dreharbeiten zu Hans im Glueck

11 films by German director Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen, the director of the 1981 classic "Das Boot," turns 80.
CultureMarch 14, 201611 images
Director Wolfgang Petersen (Photo: DW)

Wolfgang Petersen turns 75

Birthday greetings for Germany's top Hollywood director.
March 11, 2016
Portrait: Bernd Eichinger

Story's end

The film world mourns the death of Bernd Eichinger, a luminary of German postwar cinema.
January 26, 2011
The trademark Hollywood sign in California

Exported filmmakers

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

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