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Rainer Werner Fassbinder

(1945–1982) Screenwriter West Germany

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Rainer Werner Fassbinder was a screenwriter from West Germany, best known for Antiteater.

Quick Facts About Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Born
May 31, 1945
Died
June 10, 1982
Nationality
West Germany
Profession
Screenwriter
Notable works
Antiteater
Known for
Anarchy in Bavaria
Spouse
Ingrid Caven

About Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, sometimes credited as R. W. Fassbinder, was a German filmmaker, dramatist and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the major figures and catalysts of the New German Cinema movement. He directed over 40 films that span a variety of genres; frequently his work blends elements of Hollywood melodrama with social criticism and avant-garde techniques. His films, according to him, explored "the exploitability of feelings". His work was deeply rooted in post-war German culture: the aftermath of Nazism, the German economic miracle and the Red Army Faction. Early on, Fassbinder focused on marginalized figures in the city—migrant workers, prisoners, and gay people. He worked with a company of actors and technicians who frequently appeared in his projects.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Golden Bear Gerhart Hauptmann prize Grimme-Preis David di Donatello Luchino Visconti Sutherland Trophy German Film Award for Best Direction German Film Award for Best Screenplay German Film Award for Best Feature Film

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