Peter Lilienthal
Biography: His family emigrated to Uruguay in 1939. 1956 scholarship at the Hochschule der Kuenste (HDK) in Berlin, Germany. Between 1959 and 1964 he worked at the German TV channel Suedwestfunk, first as an assistant, later as a director. 1967/68 he was lecturer at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie in Berlin. Co-founder of the German distributor Filmverlag der Autoren. Since 1985 headmaster of the section Film- und Medienkunst at the Akademie der Kuenste in Berlin.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 27, 1929
Deathday: April 23, 2023
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Known For
The American Friend
1977-06-24
The American Friend
Overview: Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1977-06-24
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Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers
2008-02-11
Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2008-02-11
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Milo-Milo
1979-11-23
Milo-Milo
Overview: Set in the greek island Milos, this action comedy follows a group of people searching for the actual Venus de Milo
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-11-23
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Der Findling
1967-06-10
Der Findling
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Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1967-06-10
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Who is Helene Schwarz?
2005-02-13
Who is Helene Schwarz?
Overview: Only the chosen few know this woman who started working as a secretary for the German Film and Television Academy (DFFB) on 13 February, 1966. The path of Helen’s career is paved with famous names – including that of Wolfgang Petersen, Holger Meins (who later became a member of the Red Army Faction) as well as directors Wolfgang Becker, Detlev Buck and Christian Petzold. All have fond memories of forgetting their troubles after having poured their hearts out over a cup of coffee in Helene’s office – for Helene was both friend and advisor to countless film students.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2005-02-13
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Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street
1972-11-17
Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street
Overview: A private detective (Glenn Corbett) infiltrates a gang of drug-dealing extortionists who prey on politicians.
Genres: TV Movie Crime Thriller Mystery
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1972-11-17
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Ein Fremder
2001-10-27
Ein Fremder
Overview: 60 years after the holocaust, director Peter Lilienthal, himself a victim and refugee of the Nazi regime, sheds a light on jewish life in Germany in the early 2000s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2001-10-27
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Starbuck Holger Meins
2002-05-23
Starbuck Holger Meins
Overview: Twenty-five years after the death of Holger Meins, filmmaker and former student friend of the deceased, Gerd Conradt takes an in-depth look at the helmsman of the Baader-Meinhof gang. Who was Holger Meins? What led him into the underground? What circumstances resulted in his death, a death which made him the declared symbol of the radical opposition in Germany? What remains of his legacy?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2002-05-23
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Michael Ballhaus - Eine Reise durch mein Leben
2008-12-16
Michael Ballhaus - Eine Reise durch mein Leben
Overview: Vera Tschechowa, actress and filmmaker and a close friend of Michael Ballhaus. One of Germany's stars of cinematography, embarks on the journey through my life. The film begins in the US and Hollywood - where Ballhaus established his international fame,
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2008-12-16
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Julius geht nach Amerika
1984-01-01
Julius geht nach Amerika
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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