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

1978

Blue Bird

1979

Stein

1991

When You’re Grown Up, Dear Adam

1966

Her Third

1972

The Sorrows of Young Werther

1976

Lotte in Weimar

1975

Die Braut

1999

Farewell

1968

Alaska - Foxes

1964

Filmography

2002
Bronnen – A Chaotic Life
Director, Writer
1999
Die Braut
Director, Writer
1999
Else – Story of a Passionate Woman
Director
1998
LebensläufeTV
as Self (1 episode)
1997
Das 7. Jahr – Ansichten zur Lage der Nation
Director
1997
Danny und Britta
Director, Writer
1996
DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben
as Self
1992
Lenz
Writer, Director
1991
Stein
Director, Writer
1991
The Robe
Writer, Director
1990
Rosamunde
Director
1988
HeimatmuseumTV
Director, Writer
1986
Die letzte Rolle
Director
1985
Mamas Geburtstag
Director
1985
MorengaTV
Writer, Director
1983
Hanna von acht bis acht
Director
1982
Euch darf ich’s wohl gestehen
Director
1981
ExilTV
Director
1979
Blue Bird
as Archie
1979
Weimar, du Wunderbare
Director, Writer
1978
Ursula
Director
1976
The Sorrows of Young Werther
Director, Writer
1975
Lotte in Weimar
Director, Writer
1974
The Keys
Director, Writer
1973
Erziehung vor Verdun
as Leutnant Mahnitz, Screenplay, Director