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Hein Heckroth

German art director (1901-1970) · Germany · On the map · Artists · Died at 69

Hein Heckroth was a German painter, costume designer and art director of stage and film productions.

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Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color1949

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Heckroth spent much of his career in the United Kingdom, and he is best known for his work during that period with the filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger on films such as The Red Shoes and The Tales of Hoffmann.

Country
Germany
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1970 · aged 69

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