Günter Reisch

Born: 1927-11-24

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Biography

Günter Reisch (1927–2014) was one of DEFA’s most important and productive directors and screenwriters. After his graduation, he first worked together with Gerhard Lamprecht and Kurt Maetzig, then directed twenty feature films himself and lectured at the Babelsberg Film Academy, among other institutions. Reisch was a member of the Academy of Arts and the German Film Academy.

Known For

The Sailor's Song
Despite It All!
The Silent Star
Ach, du fröhliche
As Long as There’s Life in Me
Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist
On the Way to Lenin
The Punch Bowl
Carnations in Aspic
The Red Elvis

Top Movie Credits

The Sailor's Song Director
Despite It All! Writer
The Silent Star Writer
Ach, du fröhliche Director
As Long as There’s Life in Me Writer
Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist Director
On the Way to Lenin Director
The Punch Bowl Writer
Carnations in Aspic Director
The Red Elvis Himself