Günter Reisch
Director
Biography
Günter Reisch (1927–2014) was one of DEFA’s most important and productive directors and screenwriters. After his graduation, he first worked together with Gerhard Lamprecht and Kurt Maetzig, then directed twenty feature films himself and lectured at the Babelsberg Film Academy, among other institutions. Reisch was a member of the Academy of Arts and the German Film Academy.
As Director
Carnations in Aspic
1976
Anton the Magician
1978
The Sailor's Song
1958
Ach, du fröhliche
1962
Like Father, Like Son
1987
Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist
1973
Despite It All!
1972
New Year’s Eve Punch
1960
A Lord of Alexander Square
1967
Maiden, You Please Me
1969
