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Kurt Maetzig
Directing
Born January 25, 1911 · Berlin, Germany
Died August 8, 2012
Also known as Курт Метциг
Biography
Kurt Maetzig was a German film director who had a significant effect on the film industry in the German Democratic Republic. He was also artistic director of the DEFA film studio.
Awards & recognition
- National Prize of East Germany
- Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
- Star of People's Friendship
