Gerhard Klein
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.
A bissele Glik
(Editorial Staff)
Sonntagsfahrer
(Director)
Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan
(Director)
Berlin - Ecke Schönhauser...
(Director)
The Gleiwitz Case
(Director)
The Gleiwitz Case
(Costume Design)
Berlin Around the Corner
(Director)
Alarm at the Circus
(Director)
Geschichten jener Nacht
(Director)
The Zernik Murder Case
(Writer)
A Berlin Romance
(Director)
Construction Site X
(Director)
Construction Site X
(Writer)
Die Feststellung
(Director)
The Real Beauty and the Beast
(Executive Producer)
The Zernik Murder Case
(Director)
Geschichten jener Nacht
(Writer)
Ein Sommertag macht keine Liebe
(Director)