Directing

Erika Runge

Born — Died

1939-01-22 — 2023-10-31

Place of birth

Halle an der Saale, Germany

Known for

Directing

Credits

11 titles

Erika Runge was a German writer and film director.

Known for

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Annual awarding of the Grimme Awards.

Grimme Award

1964

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Das schwache Geschlecht muss stärker werden. Teil 2

1988

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The weaker sex must become stronger - but how can this be achieved? The central keyword of the six filmmakers Claudia von Alemann, Susanne Beyeler, Erika Runge, Helke Sander, Ula Stöckl and Hanna Laura Klar is: emancipation. Together, they will discuss the importance of films for feminist consciousness-raising and the role of female filmmakers in this process. A statement will be followed by an exemplary feature film scene. Claudia von Alemann talks about the unequal division of housework and advocates the remuneration of this work. How can the relationship between work and family be improved for working women? What about bringing up children? What steps are necessary to overcome the unequal gender order? One thing is clear: Film work is political practice.

Das schwache Geschlecht muss stärker werden

1969

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8.0

A German secretary and a South African-born political campaigner form a relationship.

Lisa and Tshepo

1981

Why is Mrs B. Happy? poster
6.0

The story of a miner's wife in the Ruhr area, and the story of 40 years of a worker's life in Germany. The biographical film acknowledges the proletarian tradition and is considered to be one of the most important documentary films of the late 60s that tried to combine the private sphere with the reality of society. The film's fascination lies, above all, in the personal charisma of the miner's widow from Duisburg. She knows how to tell the story in a vivacious and exciting way.

Why is Mrs B. Happy?

1968

David poster
5.3

Although members of the Hitler Youth chant anti-Semitic paroles in front of his house during the Purim festival, Rabbi Singer is still profoundly convinced that Germany will stay a safe country for him, his family, and his fellow believers. But several years later, his son David is banned from going to school because he is a Jew. Shortly after, Rabbi Singer and his wife are deported. Now, young David also fears for his life. In constant fear of being detected, he tries to find a way to leave Germany.

David

1979

Film credits

1960s · 1 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera

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8.0

A German secretary and a South African-born political campaigner form a relationship.

Lisa and Tshepo

1981

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8.0

A German secretary and a South African-born political campaigner form a relationship.

Lisa and Tshepo

1981

Why is Mrs B. Happy? poster
6.0

The story of a miner's wife in the Ruhr area, and the story of 40 years of a worker's life in Germany. The biographical film acknowledges the proletarian tradition and is considered to be one of the most important documentary films of the late 60s that tried to combine the private sphere with the reality of society. The film's fascination lies, above all, in the personal charisma of the miner's widow from Duisburg. She knows how to tell the story in a vivacious and exciting way.

Why is Mrs B. Happy?

1968

Why is Mrs B. Happy? poster
6.0

The story of a miner's wife in the Ruhr area, and the story of 40 years of a worker's life in Germany. The biographical film acknowledges the proletarian tradition and is considered to be one of the most important documentary films of the late 60s that tried to combine the private sphere with the reality of society. The film's fascination lies, above all, in the personal charisma of the miner's widow from Duisburg. She knows how to tell the story in a vivacious and exciting way.

Why is Mrs B. Happy?

1968

Ich heiße Erwin und bin 17 Jahre poster
10.0

The film focuses on the role played by the parental home and vocational school alongside the training center in the life of an apprentice.

Ich heiße Erwin und bin 17 Jahre

1970

Ich heiße Erwin und bin 17 Jahre poster
10.0

The film focuses on the role played by the parental home and vocational school alongside the training center in the life of an apprentice.

Ich heiße Erwin und bin 17 Jahre

1970

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Satirical short film about wage labour.

In der Grube

1965