Egon Günther

Egon Günther

Known for

Directing

Born

March 30, 1927

Birthplace

Schneeberg, Germany

Died

August 31, 2017 (aged 90)

Biography

Critics describe Egon Günther as an avant-gardist of East German cinema, who was known for stylistically sophisticated films that could compete with international productions.

Best known work

Ursula
Ursula
1978
Blue Bird
Blue Bird
1979
Stein
Stein
1991
When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam
When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam
1966
Her Third
Her Third
1972
The Sorrows of Young Werther
The Sorrows of Young Werther
1976
Lotte in Weimar
Lotte in Weimar
1975
Die Braut
Die Braut
1999
Farewell
Farewell
1968
Alaska - Foxes
Alaska - Foxes
1964

Filmography

  1. 2002

    Bronnen – A Chaotic Life

    Director, Writer

  2. 1999

    Die Braut

    Director, Writer

  3. 1999

  4. 1998

    LebensläufeTV

    as Self (1 episode)

  5. 1997

  6. 1997

    Danny und Britta

    Director, Writer

  7. 1996

  8. 1992

    Lenz

    Writer, Director

  9. 1991

    Stein

    Director, Writer

  10. 1991

    The Robe

    Writer, Director

  11. 1990

    Rosamunde

    Director

  12. 1988

    HeimatmuseumTV

    Director, Writer

  13. 1986

  14. 1985

  15. 1985

    MorengaTV

    Writer, Director

  16. 1983

  17. 1982

  18. 1981

    ExilTV

    Director

  19. 1979

    Blue Bird

    as Archie

  20. 1979

    Weimar, du Wunderbare

    Director, Writer

  21. 1978

    Ursula

    Director

  22. 1976

  23. 1975

    Lotte in Weimar

    Director, Writer

  24. 1974

    The Keys

    Director, Writer

  25. 1973

    Erziehung vor Verdun

    as Leutnant Mahnitz, Screenplay, Director

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