Kurt Maetzig
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Kurt Maetzig

Born 1911-01-25 · Berlin, Germany · Died 2012-08-08

Kurt Maetzig was a German film director who had a significant effect on the film industry in the German Democratic Republic. He was also artistic director of the DEFA film studio.

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Known for

First Spaceship on Venus★ 4.6Viewing moment
First Spaceship on Venus
1960
The Rabbit Is Me★ 6.7Viewing moment
The Rabbit Is Me
1965
Immer bereit★ 10Viewing moment
Immer bereit
1950
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class★ 6.4Viewing moment
Ernst Thälmann – Leader of the Working Class
1955
Berlin im AufbauViewing moment
Berlin im Aufbau
1946
The SonnenbrucksViewing moment
The Sonnenbrucks
1951
The Sailor’s Song★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Sailor’s Song
1958
Castles and CottagesViewing moment
Castles and Cottages
1957
Council of the Gods★ 6.4Viewing moment
Council of the Gods
1950
Story of a Young CoupleViewing moment
Story of a Young Couple
1952
An französischen Kaminen★ 8.5Viewing moment
An französischen Kaminen
1962
Janus HeadViewing moment
Janus Head
1972
Preludio 11Viewing moment
Preludio 11
1964
Girls in Gingham★ 6.5Viewing moment
Girls in Gingham
1949
The Benthin Family★ 5.9Viewing moment
The Benthin Family
1950
Don’t Forget My Little Traudel★ 5.5Viewing moment
Don’t Forget My Little Traudel
1957
The Dream of Captain LoyViewing moment
The Dream of Captain Loy
1961
The Banner of Krivoi RogViewing moment
The Banner of Krivoi Rog
1967
Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class★ 4.7Viewing moment
Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class
1954
Unity SPD – KPD★ 5Viewing moment
Unity SPD – KPD
1946

Frequent collaborators

Günther SimonGünther SimonHarry HindemithHarry HindemithFred DelmareFred DelmareMaria BesendahlMaria BesendahlBrigitte KrauseBrigitte KrauseJochen ThomasJochen ThomasJean BrahnJean BrahnMarga LegalMarga Legal