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Egon Günther (30 March 1927 – 31 August 2017) was a German film director and writer. His film Lotte in Weimar was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. In 1985, his film Morenga was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. He was a member of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany.
Egon Günther war ein deutscher Filmregisseur und Schriftsteller.
Mar 30, 2017 · Despite his problems with East German authorities, Egon Günther untiringly kept on directing bold films. He should obtain more recognition as one of the great names of German film history.
Egon Günther (30 March 1927 – 31 August 2017) was a German movie director and screenwriter. He was born in Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany. His movie Lotte in Weimar was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival.
The majestic double doors that lead from the brick courtyard into 91-year-old African art specialist and former gallerist Egon Guenther’s home are an astounding artwork. They were carved by Cecil Skotnes, and for many years served as the entrance to the Egon Guenther Gallery.
Critics describe Egon Günther as an avant-gardist of East German cinema, who was known for stylistically sophisticated films that could compete with international productions. Günther also taught at the Konrad Wolf Film University Potsdam-Babelsberg and at the Film Academy in Munich.
Egon Günther was born on 30 March 1927 in Schneeberg, Germany. He was a director and writer, known for Wenn du groß bist, lieber Adam (1990), Morenga (1985) and Lotte in Weimar (1975). He was married to Franziska and Helga Schütz. He died on 31 August 2017 in Potsdam, Germany.
