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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Real Beauty and the Beast
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2013
A bissele Glik
Role: Editorial Staff
MOVIE • 2009
The Zernik Murder Case
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1972
The Zernik Murder Case
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972
Stories of That Night
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
Stories of That Night
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1967
Berlin Around the Corner
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966
Sunday Drivers
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1963
The Gleiwitz Case
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1961
The Gleiwitz Case
Role: Costume Design
MOVIE • 1961
Ein Sommertag macht keine Liebe
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1961
Die Feststellung
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958
Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958
Berlin - Ecke Schönhauser...
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957
A Berlin Romance
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1956
Alarm at the Circus
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1954
Construction Site X
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1950
Construction Site X
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1950