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Rainer Simon
Director
Rainer Simon is a distinguished German film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to East German cinema. He studied directing at the Deutsche Hochschule für Filmkunst in Potsdam-Babelsberg from 1961 to 1964. Simon's directorial debut was the short children's film Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste, based on a story by Friedrich Wolf. His notable works include Till Eulenspiegel (1975), a film based on Renaissance stories, and The Woman and the Stranger (1985), which won the Golden Bear at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. Simon's films often explore historical and social themes, contributing significantly to German cinema.
Born1941-01-11
Place of BirthHainichen, Germany
Known For
7.8
Der Fall Ö.
DramaWar
4.4
The Ascent of Chimborazo
HistoryAdventure
6.4
Jadup and Boel
Drama
5.3
The Woman and the Stranger
WarDrama
5.4
Till Eulenspiegel
AdventureHistory
4.7
Wengler & Sons
Drama
5.4
The Farmer's Clever Daughter
FamilyComedy
9.0
Men Without Beard
DramaComedy
3.3
The Airship
Drama
5.3
Sechse kommen durch die Welt
FantasyFamily
9.0
Fernes Land Pa-Isch
Drama
4.7
Zünd an, es kommt die Feuerwehr
Comedy
The Call of Fayu Ujmu
DocumentaryDrama
Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
Family