Person
Rainer Erler
Directing
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Aug 26, 1933
- Died
- Nov 8, 2023
- From
- Munich, Germany
Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way). Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.
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NDR Talk Show
Dalli Dalli
Grimme Award
Mein Freund der Scheich
Spare Parts
Operation Ganymed
The Delegation
Deadly Harvest
Sugar
Die Quelle
The Last Holidays
Orden für die Wunderkinder
Das schöne Ende dieser Welt
Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere
Almost a Hero
Die Halde
Sieben Tage
Der Dreispitz