Alexander Kluge

Born: 1932-02-14

Birthplace: Halberstadt, Germany

Biography

Alexander Kluge (14 February 1932 - 25 March 2026) was a German author, philosopher, academic and film director.

Kluge became known in the 1960s and 1970s as one of the most influential representatives of the New German Cinema, which he helped to establish and develop in theory and practice.

Known For

The Indian Tomb
The Tiger of Eschnapur
Wim Wenders, Desperado
Germany in Autumn
SnowwhiteRosered
Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed
Die Erben von Papas Kino
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death
The Power of Emotion
The Journey to Vienna

Top Movie Credits

The Indian Tomb Assistant Director
The Tiger of Eschnapur Assistant Director
Wim Wenders, Desperado Self (archive footage)