Rainer Simon
Directing
Rainer Simon is a distinguished German film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to East German cinema. He studied directing at the Deutsche Hochschule für Filmkunst in Potsdam-Babelsberg from 1961 to 1964. Simon's directorial debut was the short children's film Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste, based on a story by Friedrich Wolf. His notable works include Till Eulenspiegel (1975), a film based on Renaissance stories, and The Woman and the Stranger (1985), which won the Golden Bear at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. Simon's films often explore historical and social themes, contributing significantly to German cinema.
Behind the camera
Der Fall Ö.
Director
Der Fall Ö.
Writer
Jadup and Boel
Director
Jadup and Boel
Writer
Wengler & Sons
Director
Wengler & Sons
Writer
The Farmer's Clever Daughter
Director
The Farmer's Clever Daughter
Screenplay
The Ascent of Chimborazo
Director
The Ascent of Chimborazo
Writer
The Woman and the Stranger
Director
The Woman and the Stranger
Writer