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Gerhard Klein

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Directed movies: 11Directed series: 0All crew credits: 15

TMDB ID: 23058

IMDb ID: nm0458757

Known for: Directing

Born: May 1, 1920

Died: May 21, 1970

Age: 50

Place of birth: Berlin, Germany

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1950 - 2014

Years active: 65

Wikidata: Q1511912

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Director (11)Editorial Staff (1)Executive Producer (1)Production Supervisor (1)Writer (1)

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Biography

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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