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Roland Emmerich

Roland Emmerich, born in Stuttgart in 1955, is a German director, screenwriter and producer. Most of his blockbuster productions are catastrophe films like "Godzilla" (1998) and "Independence Day" (1996).

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Film still The Magic Flute, boy in a library holds a small flute .

Mozart's 'Magic Flute' goes Hollywood

Mozart's 'Magic Flute' goes Hollywood

Produced by star director Roland Emmerich, the film version of Mozart's opera classic aims for an international audience
FilmNovember 18, 2022
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Roland Emmerich returns with 'Moonfall'

Roland Emmerich returns with 'Moonfall'

Starting February 4, the disaster film director throws the moon out of its orbit in his new film, Moonfall.
CultureFebruary 4, 202214 images
Film director Roland Emmerich

German director Roland Emmerich turns 65

German director Roland Emmerich turns 65

Aliens, disaster and action: The German-born director of "Independence Day" has also tackled gay rights in "Stonewall."
FilmNovember 10, 2020
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Roland Emmerich's new film 'Midway'

Roland Emmerich's new film 'Midway'

Director Roland Emmerich once again offers up crash-boom-bang. "Midway" is a digital spectacle about analog war.
FilmNovember 6, 2019
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Master of disaster - Roland Emmerich

Master of disaster - Roland Emmerich

Director Roland Emmerich has received a lifetime achievement award.
CultureMarch 18, 2017
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Euromaxx- Lifestyle Europe

Euromaxx- Lifestyle Europe

Roland Emmerich wins an award, Rammstein hits the cinemas and versatile Cate Blanchett.
CultureMarch 18, 2017
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