Rainer Simon
Known for
Directing
Born
January 11, 1941 (age 85)
Birthplace
Hainichen, Germany
Biography
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.
Best known work
The Ogre
1996
Till Eulenspiegel
1975
The Woman and the Stranger
1985
Sechse kommen durch die Welt
1972
The Farmer's Clever Daughter
1969
Jadup and Boel
1988
The Ascent of Chimborazo
1989
Der Fall Ö.
1991
Love at 16
1974
The Airship
1983Filmography
2004
2002
The Call of Fayu UjmuWriter, Director
2000
Fernes Land Pa-IschDirector
1996
1996
The OgreAssociate Producer
1991
Der Fall Ö.Director, Writer
1989
The Ascent of ChimborazoDirector, Writer
1988
Jadup and BoelDirector, Writer
1987
Wengler & SonsDirector, Writer
1985
Junge Leute in der StadtWriter
1985
The Woman and the StrangerDirector, Writer
1983
The AirshipDirector, Writer
1979
Zünd an, es kommt die FeuerwehrDirector, Writer
1975
Till EulenspiegelDirector, Writer
1974
Love at 16Writer
1972
Sechse kommen durch die WeltScreenplay, Director
1971
Men Without BeardDirector, Writer
1969
The Farmer's Clever DaughterScreenplay, Director
1964