Friesack (; also Friesack/Mark) is a town in the Havelland district, in

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. It is situated northeast of Rathenow, and southwest of Neuruppin. It is known for its Mesolithic archaeological site. Friesack 7 Oak

Film shot in Friesack

* 1923 : Die Schlucht des Todes ( The Ravine of Death) directed by

Luciano Albertini Luciano Albertini (30 November 1882 – 6 January 1945) was an Italian actor, film producer, and film director. After initially appearing in Italian films, he moved to Germany following the First World War. In 1921 he founded a production comp ...

and Albert-Francis Bertoni

Demography

Sons and daughters of the town

* Emil Schallopp (1843-1919), chess master and writer * Karsten Wettberg (born 1941), football coach * Adalbert von Bredow (1814-1890), Prussian general

References

Localities in Havelland {{Brandenburg-geo-stub