Rainer Simon

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.

Known For

Wengler & Sons

The Farmer's Clever Daughter

Till Eulenspiegel

Zünd an, es kommt die Feuerwehr

Der Fall Ö.

The Woman and the Stranger

Jadup and Boel

Men Without Beard

The Ascent of Chimborazo

Fernes Land Pa-Isch