Peter Weiss

Born: 1916-11-08

Birthplace: Nowawes, Berlin, Germany

Biography

Peter Ulrich Weiss was a German writer, painter, graphic artist, and experimental filmmaker of adopted Swedish nationality. He is particularly known for his plays Marat/Sade and The Investigation and his novel "The Aesthetics of Resistance".

Known For

The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
According to Law
Nothing Unusual
Mirage
Sightseeing
Anna Casparsson
The Investigation
Study III
The Studio of Dr. Faust
Ransakningen

Top Movie Credits

The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade Original Story
According to Law Writer
Nothing Unusual Writer
Mirage Author
Sightseeing Writer
Anna Casparsson Director
The Investigation Theatre Play
Study III Director
The Studio of Dr. Faust Director
Ransakningen Writer