Rainer Erler
Known for: Directing
Born: August 25, 1933 in Munich, Germany - Died: November 7, 2023
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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Dalli Dalli
Self - Candidate
Grimme Award
Self
NDR Talk Show
Self
Mein Freund der Scheich
Director
Spare Parts
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Operation Ganymed
Director
The Delegation
Director
Deadly Harvest
Idea
Sugar
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Die Quelle
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The Last Holidays
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Orden für die Wunderkinder
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Das schöne Ende dieser Welt
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Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere
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Almost a Hero
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Die Halde
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Sieben Tage
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Der Dreispitz
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Das Bohrloch oder Bayern ist nicht Texas
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Der Attentäter
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Der Seitensprung
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Lydia muss sterben
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Der Amateur
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Der letzte Stammtisch
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