Directing
Luzia Schmid
Born
1966-01-01 (60)
Place of birth
Zürich, Switzerland
Known for
Directing
Credits
10 titles
Known for
Annual awarding of the Grimme Awards.
Grimme Award
1964
Manfred Krug became a star in both East and West. An artist who stood up against authoritarian structures, yet in his private life was a chauvinist—boastful, tender, funny, but also a pain in the neck full of contradictions. His story is told through archival footage spanning six decades, from a contemporary female perspective and with the understanding that resistance is necessary.
Grenzgänger Krug
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5.7In December 2025, the extraordinary artist Hildegard Knef would have celebrated her 100th birthday. Her life was shaped by numerous talents, an unshakeable will to succeed and the ability to keep pushing herself forward. This documentary sheds light on the life of the legendary actress and singer.
I Want It All
2025
9.0During the Second World War, women were for the first time allowed to work as war correspondents. Based on reports, letters and diary excerpts, filmmaker Luzia Schmid sketches a personal portrait of three fearless women and their unique attempts to report on the war.
Trained to See – Three Women and the War
2022
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Geheimnis Möhnetalsperre
2014
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Der Ast, auf dem ich sitze
2020
Series credits
Behind the camera
Manfred Krug became a star in both East and West. An artist who stood up against authoritarian structures, yet in his private life was a chauvinist—boastful, tender, funny, but also a pain in the neck full of contradictions. His story is told through archival footage spanning six decades, from a contemporary female perspective and with the understanding that resistance is necessary.
Grenzgänger Krug
—
Manfred Krug became a star in both East and West. An artist who stood up against authoritarian structures, yet in his private life was a chauvinist—boastful, tender, funny, but also a pain in the neck full of contradictions. His story is told through archival footage spanning six decades, from a contemporary female perspective and with the understanding that resistance is necessary.
Grenzgänger Krug
—
5.7In December 2025, the extraordinary artist Hildegard Knef would have celebrated her 100th birthday. Her life was shaped by numerous talents, an unshakeable will to succeed and the ability to keep pushing herself forward. This documentary sheds light on the life of the legendary actress and singer.
I Want It All
2025
5.7In December 2025, the extraordinary artist Hildegard Knef would have celebrated her 100th birthday. Her life was shaped by numerous talents, an unshakeable will to succeed and the ability to keep pushing herself forward. This documentary sheds light on the life of the legendary actress and singer.
I Want It All
2025
9.0During the Second World War, women were for the first time allowed to work as war correspondents. Based on reports, letters and diary excerpts, filmmaker Luzia Schmid sketches a personal portrait of three fearless women and their unique attempts to report on the war.
Trained to See – Three Women and the War
2022
9.0During the Second World War, women were for the first time allowed to work as war correspondents. Based on reports, letters and diary excerpts, filmmaker Luzia Schmid sketches a personal portrait of three fearless women and their unique attempts to report on the war.
Trained to See – Three Women and the War
2022
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Geheimnis Möhnetalsperre
2014
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Der Ast, auf dem ich sitze
2020
No synopsis available yet.
Lost in Liberia
2007
