Rainer Simon
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 11, 1941
- Birthplace
- Hainichen, Germany
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.
Filmography
- Ein bisschen Luft unter die Flügel
Ein bisschen Luft unter die Flügel 2004
as Self
The Call of Fayu Ujmu 2002
Director, Writer
- Fernes Land Pa-Isch
Fernes Land Pa-Isch 2000
Director
- DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben
DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben 1996
as Self
The Ogre 1996
Associate Producer
Der Fall Ö. 1991
Director, Writer
The Ascent of Chimborazo 1989
Director, Writer
Jadup and Boel 1988
Director, Writer
Wengler & Sons 1987
Director, Writer
- Junge Leute in der Stadt
Junge Leute in der Stadt 1985
Writer
The Woman and the Stranger 1985
Director, Writer
The Airship 1983
Director, Writer
Zünd an, es kommt die Feuerwehr 1979
Director, Writer
Till Eulenspiegel 1975
Director, Writer
Love at 16 1974
Writer
Sechse kommen durch die Welt 1972
Director, Screenplay
Men Without Beard 1971
Director, Writer
The Farmer's Clever Daughter 1969
Director, Screenplay
- Freunde vom Werbellinsee
Freunde vom Werbellinsee 1967
Director
Peterle und die Weihnachtsgans Auguste 1964
Director
Credits from TMDB.