Gerhard Klein
Regisseur, Acteur, Schrijver
1 mei 1920 — 21 mei 1970 (50 years)
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 joined 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 Schönhauser (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.
Known For
Cinematografie
| 1990 | |
| 1958 | Duel in the Forest · as Maler |
| 2014 | Forest of Fantasies · as Production Supervisor |
| 1961 | The Gleiwitz Case · as Costume Design |
| 1957 | Berlin - Ecke Schönhauser · as Scenario |