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Volker Schlöndorff

Volker Schlöndorff is a prominent German filmmaker and a representative of the New German Cinema in the 1960s, which also included Werner Herzog, Wim Wenders, Margarethe von Trotta and Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

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A film still from "The Blue Angel"

Germany's historical Studio Babelsberg under threat

Germany's historical Studio Babelsberg under threat

The legendary film studio hosted the likes of Marlene Dietrich and is a pet filming location for Hollywood directors.
FilmAugust 18, 2023
Tony Rinaudo- the "forest maker"

'Forest Maker' portrays a reforestation pioneer

'Forest Maker' portrays a reforestation pioneer

"Tin Drum" director Volker Schlöndorff's new film is about Tony Rinaudo, the scientist regrowing forests in Africa.
FilmApril 5, 2022
Deutschland BdT Lollapalooza Berlin 2018

Cultural scene reacts to Germany's elections

Cultural scene reacts to Germany's elections

Following the elections, DW has collected various reactions, including from director Volker Schlöndorff.
CultureSeptember 28, 2021
Film still from the 'The Tin Drum' featuring a boy with an intense gaze and a drum

'The Tin Drum' and other iconic films by Jean-Claude Carriere

'The Tin Drum' and other iconic films by Jean-Claude Carriere

The legendary French screenwriter has died at the age of 89. Here are some of his most famous works.
FilmFebruary 9, 20217 images
Filmszene Die Blechtrommel von Volker Schlöndorff

Germany's Oscar-winning 'The Tin Drum' returns

Germany's Oscar-winning 'The Tin Drum' returns

Volker Schlöndorff's "The Tin Drum" won an Academy Award 40 years ago. A restored version is now released in theaters.
CultureAugust 31, 2020
Veranstaltung "Africa on the Rise" der DW Akademie

German director: Far-right populism a threat to culture

German director: Far-right populism a threat to culture

In an interview with DW, director Volker Schlöndorff explains how election wins for the AfD threaten the cultural realm.
CultureSeptember 3, 2019
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