Cast · Writer

Herbert Achternbusch

1938 – 2022

Active years (films on this site)

1974–1976

Genres

DramaBiographyHistory

Schools and movements

Documentary and Essay FilmNew German Cinema

Directors worked with

Werner Herzog2 films

Biography

Herbert Achternbusch was a German film director, writer and painter. He began as a writer of avant-garde prose, such as the novel Die Alexanderschlacht, before turning to low-budget films. He had a love-hate relationship with Bavaria which showed itself in his work. Some of his controversial films, such as Das Gespenst, were presented at the Berlinale festival.

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Awards and honours

National / local

• Ludwig Thoma Medal 1975
• Toucan Prize 1989
• Film Award of the City of Munich 1992
• Mülheimer Dramatikerpreis 1994
• Ernst Hoferichter Prize 1999

2 films on this site

1. The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser 1974 · Werner Herzog · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
2. Heart of Glass 1976 · Werner Herzog · IMDb 6.8 · Writer