Rainer Erler
Director, Writer, Producer
August 26, 1933 — November 8, 2023 (90 years)
Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way).
Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.
Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.
Known For
Filmography
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| 1970 | Die Delegation · as Screenplay |
| 1979 | NDR Talk Show · as Self |
| 1971 | Dalli Dalli · as Self - Candidate |
| 1964 | Grimme Award · as Self |
| 2008 | Deadly Harvest · as Idea |
| 1963 | Orden für die Wunderkinder · as Teleplay |
| 1963 | Der Hexer · as Teleplay |
| 1960 | The Haunted Castle · as Assistant Director |
| 1959 | People in the Net · as Assistant Director |
| 1957 | Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell · as Assistant Director |
| 1952 | Illusion in Moll · as Assistant Director |