Herbert Achternbusch
German writer, painter and filmmaker (1938-2022) · Germany · On the map · Writers · Died at 83
Herbert Achternbusch was a German film director, writer and painter. He began as a writer of avant-garde prose, such as the novel Die Alexanderschlacht, before turning to low-budget films. He had a love-hate relationship with Bavaria which showed itself in his work.
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Josef Bierbichler Herbert directed The Ghost and Der Neger Erwin
Kurt Raab Herbert produced The Ghost (1982)
Heinz Braun Herbert produced Bye-Bye Bavaria! (1978)
Werner Herzog Produced The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1975)
Margarethe von Trotta Herbert directed The Atlantic Swimmers (1976)
Jens Harzer Herbert directed Hades (1995)
Thomas Holtzmann Herbert directed Hades (1995)
Irm Hermann Herbert directed Hades (1995)
Werner Schroeter Herbert directed The Ghost (1982)
Rosel Zech Herbert directed Hades (1995)
Reinhard Hauff Also in Stayover in Tirol (1974)
Volker Prechtel Also in The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
Hans Brenner Herbert produced Heal Hitler! (1986)- Eberhard Junkersdorf Produced Das Andechser Gefühl (1975)
Clemens Scheitz Also in The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
Walter Saxer Also in Beer Chase and Der Komantsche
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Some of his controversial films, such as Das Gespenst, were presented at the Berlinale festival.
