Volker Schlöndorff
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Volker Schlöndorff is a Berlin-based German filmmaker. He won an Oscar as well as the Palme d'or at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival for The Tin Drum (1979), the film version of the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Günter Grass. In 1991, he was the Head of the Jury at the 41st Berlin International Film Festival. Schlöndorff has adapted many literary works for his movies, including some critically well-received US productions, but he is also engaged in post-war German politics. He served as the chief executive for the UFA studio in Babelsberg. Schlöndorff also teaches film and literature at the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, where he conducts an Intensive Summer Seminar. He was married to fellow film director Margarethe von Trotta from 1971 to 1991. He is currently married to Angelika Schlöndorff, and the couple has one daughter.
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Volker Schlöndorff - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Volker Schlöndorff?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Volker Schlöndorff is "De qui dépend que l’oppression demeure ?" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Volker Schlöndorff acted in?
Volker Schlöndorff has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Volker Schlöndorff?
Other notable films include "Malle's Fire Within", "Alain Resnais, the Audacious", and "A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner".