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Thomas Elsaesser(1943-2019)

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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Thomas Elsaesser
Thomas Elsaesser was born on 22 June 1943 in Berlin, Germany. He was a director and writer, known for The Sun Island (2017), From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses (2014) and Film Genre (2002). He was married to Silvia Vega-Llona. He died on 4 December 2019 in Beijing, China.
BornJune 22, 1943
DiedDecember 4, 2019(76)
BornJune 22, 1943
DiedDecember 4, 2019(76)
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Known for

The Sun Island (2017)
The Sun Island
7.8
  • Director
  • 2017
From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses (2014)
From Caligari to Hitler: German Cinema in the Age of the Masses
7.3
  • Self
  • 2014
Film Genre
7.6
TV Series
  • Self(as Prof. Thomas Elsaesser)
Viaggio in Bergmania (2011)
Viaggio in Bergmania
6.7
  • Self
  • 2011

Credits

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Director

  • The Sun Island (2017)
    The Sun Island
    7.8
    • Director
    • 2017

Writer

  • The Sun Island (2017)
    The Sun Island
    7.8
    • Writer
    • 2017

Producer

  • The Sun Island (2017)
    The Sun Island
    7.8
    • co-producer
    • 2017

Personal details

  • Official sites
    • France's national library catalogue
    • The Sun Island Website
  • Alternative name
    • Prof. Thomas Elsaesser
  • Born
    • June 22, 1943
    • Berlin, Germany
  • Died
    • December 4, 2019
    • Beijing, China
  • Spouse
    • Silvia Vega-Llona? - December 4, 2019 (his death)
  • Other works
    Book: "Weimar Cinema and After: Germany's Historical Imaginary".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Grandson of architect Martin Elsaesser on whom he made a film.

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