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Gerhard Klein

Gerhard Klein

Known For Directing
Birthday May 01, 1920
Died May 21, 1970 (50)
Birthplace Berlin, Germany
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Updated Aug 16, 2025
Entry Date Aug 16, 2025
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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.

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The Real Beauty and the Beast

The Real Beauty and the Beast

2013

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