Kurt Maetzig
German film director
Kurt Maetzig was a German film director who had a significant effect on the film industry in East Germany. He was one of the most respected filmmakers of the GDR. After his retirement he lived in Wildkuhl, Mecklenburg, and had three children. Wikipedia
Born: January 25, 1911, Berlin, Germany
Died: August 8, 2012 (age 101 years), Bollewick, Germany
Spouse: Bärbel Maetzig (m. ?–2012) and Yvonne Merin
Awards: Star of People's Friendship
Education: Technical University of Munich