Directing
Rainer Simon
Directing · Born 1941-01-11 · Hainichen, Germany
Rainer Simon is a distinguished German film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to East German cinema. He studied directing at the Deutsche Hochschule für Filmkunst in Potsdam-Babelsberg from 1961 to 1964. Simon's directorial debut was the short children's film Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste, based on a story by Friedrich Wolf. His notable works include Till Eulenspiegel (1975), a film based on Renaissance stories, and The Woman and the Stranger (1985), which won the Golden Bear at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. Simon's films often explore historical and social themes, contributing significantly to German cinema.
Credits · 17
Ein bisschen Luft unter die Flügel
FilmEin bisschen Luft unter die Flügel
2004 · Self
Fernes Land Pa-Isch
FilmFernes Land Pa-Isch
2000 · Director
DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben
FilmDEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben
1996 · Self
FilmThe Ogre
1996 · Associate Producer
FilmDer Fall Ö.
1991 · Director
FilmThe Ascent of Chimborazo
1989 · Director
FilmJadup and Boel
1988 · Director
FilmWengler & Sons
1987 · Director
Junge Leute in der Stadt
FilmJunge Leute in der Stadt
1985 · Writer
FilmThe Woman and the Stranger
1985 · Director
FilmThe Airship
1983 · Director
FilmZünd an, es kommt die Feuerwehr
1979 · Director
FilmTill Eulenspiegel
1975 · Director
FilmLove at 16
1974 · Writer
FilmSechse kommen durch die Welt
1972 · Director
FilmMen Without Beard
1971 · Director
FilmThe Farmer's Clever Daughter
1969 · Director