Biography
Gerhard Klein was a German film director and screenwriter, notable for his contributions to East German cinema. A native Berliner, Klein's work often reflected his deep connection to the city. During World War II, he was arrested for participating in the resistance against the National Socialists. After the war, he began his career as a cartoonist and documentary filmmaker. In 1952, he ed the DEFA Studio for Feature Films, where he was instrumental in establishing the production of children's films. Klein's notable works include A Berlin Romance (1956), Berlin – Ecke Schönha (1957), and The Gleiwitz Case (1961). His films often explored social issues and the lives of young people in post-war Berlin, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of East German cinema.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 15
Director 11
Producer 1
Writer 1
The Real Beauty and the Beast (2013)
A bissele Glik (2009)
Geschichten jener Nacht (1967)
Sonntagsfahrer (1963)
The Gleiwitz Case (1961)
Die Feststellung (1958)
A Berlin Romance (1956)
Alarm at the Circus (1954)
Construction Site X (1950)
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Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-05-01
Deathday
1970-05-21 (50 years old)
Birth Place
Berlin,
Citizenships
German Democratic Republic,
Awards
National Prize of East
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