Günter Reisch
Directing
Günter Reisch (1927–2014) was one of DEFA’s most important and productive directors and screenwriters. After his graduation, he first worked together with Gerhard Lamprecht and Kurt Maetzig, then directed twenty feature films himself and lectured at the Babelsberg Film Academy, among other institutions. Reisch was a member of the Academy of Arts and the German Film Academy.
Behind the camera
1987Like Father, Like Son
Director & Writer
1980The Fiancee
Director & Writer
1978Anton the Magician
Director & Writer
1976Carnations in Aspic
Director & Screenplay
1973Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist
Director
1972Despite It All!
Director & Writer
1970On the Way to Lenin
Director
1969Maiden, You Please Me
Director & Writer
1967A Lord of Alexander Square
Director & Screenplay
1965As Long as There’s Life in Me
Director & Writer
1962Ach, du fröhliche
Director
1960New Year’s Eve Punch
Director & Writer
1960The Silent Star
Writer
1959The Punch Bowl
Director & Writer
1958The Sailor's Song
Director
1957The Track in the Night
Director & Writer
1956Junges Gemüse
Director
1951Friendship Triumphs
Director