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Dietrich Lohmann
Dietrich Lohmann, B.V.K. (German Society of Cinematographers; 9 March 1943 – 13 November 1997) was a German cinematographer. He was born in Schnepfenthal, Waltershausen, Thuringia, Germany. He studied at the Staatliche Fachschule für Optik und Fototechnik in Berlin. After graduating he entered Olympia-Film in Munich and worked with Thomas Mauch, and he became a key cinematographer of New German Cinema. He is prominent for his collaboration with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He went to the US in 1988, and photographed Hollywood films such as '' The Innocent'', ''Color of Night'', '' A Couch in New York,'' '' The Peacemaker'' and '' Deep Impact''. He won at the German Film Awards in 1970, and at the American Society of Cinematographers Awards in 1989. On November 13, 1997, Lohmann died from leukemia, aged 54. The film '' Deep Impact'' was dedicated to Lohmann's memory. Filmography *'' Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed'' (1968) camera assistant *''Cardillac'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waltershausen
Waltershausen is a town in the south-western part of the district of Gotha in the state of Thuringia, Germany. Geography Geographic location Located on the verge of the Thuringian Basin just before the Thuringian Forest, Waltershausen is sometimes referred to as the "gate to the Thuringian Forest". It is close to the Großer Inselsberg, the fourth-highest mountain in the state. Town structure The town is divided into the seven districts of Fischbach, Schmerbach, Schwarzhausen, Winterstein, Wahlwinkel, Schnepfenthal and Langenhain. Incorporations On July 1 in 1950, Langenhain, Schnepfenthal-Rödichen as well as Wahlwinkel became parts of Waltershausen. 63 years later, on December 31 in 2013, the district of Emsetal (consisting of Fischbach, Schmerbach, Schwarzhausen and Winterstein) was incorporated into the town. History The origin of the town's name can be traced back to the 8th-9th century when, during Franconian times, a settlement called Waltershausen existed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deutscher Filmpreis
The German Film Award (), also known as Lola after its prize statuette, is the national film award of Germany. It is presented at an annual ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in the German film industry. Besides being the most important film award in Germany, it is also the most highly endowed German cultural award, with cash prizes in its current 20 categories totalling nearly three million euros. From 1951 to 2004 it was awarded by a commission, but since 2005 the award has been organized by the German Film Academy ( Deutsche Filmakademie). The Federal Commissioner for Cultural and Media Affairs has been responsible for the administration of the prize since 1999. The awards ceremony is traditionally held in Berlin. History The award was created in 1951 by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and was first given out during the Berlin Film Festival. A practice that was kept for the upcoming decades. Since 1999 it is commissioned by the Federal Government Commissioner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Effi Briest (1974 Film)
''Effi Briest'' (also known as ''Fontane Effi Briest''; original title: ''Fontane Effi Briest'' oder ''Viele, die eine Ahnung haben von ihren Möglichkeiten und Bedürfnissen und trotzdem das herrschende System in ihrem Kopf akzeptieren durch ihre Taten und es somit festigen und durchaus bestätigen'', literally ''Fontane Effi Briest'' or ''Many people who are aware of their own capabilities and needs just acquiesce to the prevailing system in their thoughts and deeds, thereby confirming and reinforcing it'') is a 1974 West German black-and-white historical drama film directed, written and narrated by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and produced by Juliane Lorenz. Fassbinder adapted the screenplay from German author Theodor Fontane's 1894 novel of the same name about a young 19th century woman whose affair with a charismatic womanizer has long-term effects on her marriage to an older man. The film uses Fontane's words in dialogue, narration and text of letters. Plot The film begins wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eight Hours Don't Make A Day
''Eight Hours Don't Make a Day'' (german: Acht Stunden sind kein Tag) (also translated as ''(Eight Hours Are Not a Day)'' is a West German television miniseries written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Commissioned by Westdeutscher Rundfunk, it was broadcast in five episodes between 1972 and 1973. The story follows a group of working-class people in Cologne, West Germany. Episodes Cast ;All episodes * Gottfried John as Jochen Epp * Hanna Schygulla as Marion Andreas * Luise Ulrich as Oma Krüger * Werner Finck as Gregor Mack * Irm Hermann as Irmgard Erlkönig * Wolfgang Schenck as Franz Miltenberger * Wolfgang Zerlett as Manfred Müller * Rudolf Waldemar Brem as Rolf Schwein * Grigorios Karipidis as Giuseppe Giuliano * Wolfried Lier as Wolf Epp * Hans Hirschmüller as Jürgen Graf * Renate Roland as Monika * Anita Bucher as Käthe Epp * Karl Scheydt as Arbeiter Peter * Rainer Hauer as Werkshallenleiter Volkmar Gross * Andrea Schober as Sylvia * Herb Andress as Rüd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Merchant Of Four Seasons
''The Merchant of Four Seasons'' (german: Händler der vier Jahreszeiten) is a 1971 West German film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring and Irm Hermann. The plot follows the life of a fruit-peddler, living in 1950s Munich, who is driven over the edge by an uncaring society. The title derives from the French expression for a fruit and vegetable seller, ''un marchand des quatre-saisons''. The film explores issues of class prejudices, domestic violence, infidelity, family discord, depression and self-destructive behavior. Plot Munich, the 1950s. Hans Epp, an ordinary but likable man, returns home after spending several years in the French Foreign Legion. He is berated by his mother ("The good die young, and people like you come back", she says after hearing about the death of the young friend Hans had taken to the army with him). Hans works as a fruit peddler, calling out his products and diligently making his rounds through the residential streets. Short an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Das Mortes (film)
''Rio das Mortes'' is a 1971 color film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. One of the early Fassbinder films it stars Hanna Schygulla as Hanna, as Michael/Mike and Günther Kaufmann as Gunther. Plot summary Mike and Gunther lead a boring life in Munich. Hanna, Mike's girl friend, wants to get married but he is not interested. The two friends get hold of a treasure map of the Rio das Mortes area and decide to set out to find it in Peru. They are looking for freedom and adventure. Against Hanna's opposition, the car is sold, and the two men try to raise money. Their ignorance and clumsiness seems to lead to failure, but eventually, by luck, they find a sponsor. In the final scene, at the Munich airport, a rejected Hanna is about to shoot them as they walk to the airplane. Comments This is Fassbinder's 8th film, one that as a TV film did not receive much attention. It is listed as a comedy and gives a biting commentary about the lives of common people in urban West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The American Soldier
''The American Soldier'' (german: Der amerikanische Soldat) is a 1970 West German film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The film stars Karl Scheydt as Ricky, a German-American Vietnam veteran, who takes a job as a hired assassin on behalf of three renegade policemen to do away with a number of undesirables in Munich. Cast * Karl Scheydt as Ricky * Elga Sorbas as Rosa * Jan George as Jan * Hark Bohm as Doc * Marius Aicher as Cop * Margarethe von Trotta as Chambermaid * Ulli Lommel as Gypsy * Katrin Schaake as Magdalena Fuller * Ingrid Caven as Bar Singer * Eva Ingeborg Scholz as Ricky's mother * Kurt Raab as Ricky's brother * Irm Hermann as Whore * Gustl Datz as Chief of police * Rainer Werner Fassbinder Rainer Werner Fassbinder (; 31 May 1945 – 10 June 1982), sometimes credited as R. W. Fassbinder, was a German filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the major figures and catalysts of the New German Cinema movement. Fassbinder's main ... as Franz W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Does Herr R
Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in virtue of more fundamental things. * Why?, one of the Five Ws used in journalism Music Artists * Why? (American band), a hip hop/indie rock band formed in Oakland, California, in 2004 ** Yoni Wolf, formerly known by the stage name Why? * Why (Canadian band), a rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1993 * Why?, a 1990s UK folk band, two members of which formed Quench in 2001 Albums * ''Why'' (Baby V.O.X album) or the title song, 2000 * ''Why?'' (Ginger Baker album) or the title song, 2014 * ''Why'' (Prudence Liew album) or the title song, 1987 * ''Why?'' (They Might Be Giants album), 2015 * ''Why?'', by Jacob Whitesides, 2016 * ''Why'', by Moahni Moahna, 1996 * ''Why?'', by the MonaLisa Twins, 2022 EPs * ''Why'' (Discharge EP) o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katzelmacher
''Katzelmacher'' is a 1969 West German film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, based on his own play. The film centers on an aimless group of friends whose lives are shaken up by the arrival of an immigrant Greek worker, Jorgos (played by Fassbinder himself, in an uncredited role). Cast * Hanna Schygulla: Marie * Lilith Ungerer: Helga * Rudolf Waldemar Brem: Paul * Elga Sorbas: Rosy * Doris Mattes: Gunda * Irm Hermann: Elisabeth * Peter Moland: Peter * Hans Hirschmüller: Erich * Rainer Werner Fassbinder: Jorgos * Harry Baer: Franz * Hannes Gromball: Klaus * Katrin Schaake Katrin is a feminine given name. It is a German and Swedish contracted form of Katherine. Katrin may refer to: Sports * Katrin Apel (born 1973), German biathlete * Katrin Beinroth (born 1981), German judoka *Katrin Borchert (born 1969), German- ...: Woman External links * 1969 films 1960s avant-garde and experimental films 1969 drama films German avant-garde and experimental films Germa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is Colder Than Death (film)
''Love is Colder Than Death'' (german: Liebe ist kälter als der Tod) is a 1969 West German black-and-white film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, his first feature film. In the original theater presentation in Berlin the title was first ''Kälter als der Tod''; at the beginning of film production, it was ''Liebe – kälter als der Tod'' as on some film posters. The cinematographer Dietrich Lohmann and the cast as an ensemble won an award at the German Film Awards in 1970. Plot Petty hood Franz (Fassbinder) refuses to join the syndicate, where he meets a handsome young thug called Bruno (Lommel) and gives him his address in Munich. It is the flat of the prostitute Joanna (Schygulla), where Franz lives as her pimp. Bruno has been ordered by the syndicate to follow Franz and on going to the address is told he has moved. So he goes round the streets of the city asking prostitutes if they know a prostitute called Joanna. Eventually he finds where the pair are hiding, because Franz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardillac (film)
''Cardillac'' is a 1969 West German drama film directed by Edgar Reitz, starring Hans-Christian Blech and Catana Cayetano. It tells the story of a goldsmith who is so obsessed with his own craft that he murders his customers. The film is a modern adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's novella ''Mademoiselle de Scuderi''. (Composer Paul Hindemith also used the novella as the basis of his 1926 opera ''Cardillac''.) Cast * Hans Christian Blech as Cardillac * Catana Cayetano as Madelon * Rolf Becker as Olivier * Liane Hielscher as Liane S. * Werner Leschhorn as Albert von Boysen * Gunter Sachs as Kunstsammler Release The film premiered on 28 August 1969 at the 30th Venice International Film Festival The 30th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 23 August to 5 September 1969. There was no jury because from 1969 to 1979 the festival was not competitive. Films premiered * ''Fellini Satyricon'' by Federico Fellini (Italy) * '' .... It was released in West Germany on 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
