Christian Genzel

Directing

Christian Genzel

Born

1978-02-28 (48)

Place of birth

Kassel, Hesse, West Germany

Known for

Directing

Credits

50 titles

Christian Genzel (*1978) works as a filmmaker and film journalist. His documentary FINDING PLANET PORNO: THE WILD JOURNEY OF AMERICAN CINEMA'S FIRST OUTLAW (2024, director/writer/producer), a portrait of cult director Howard Ziehm, celebrated its German premiere at the 58th Hof International Film Festival and was also screened at the Oldenburg Film Festival and the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal, among others. Previously, Genzel's short film SLEEPLESS (2006, director/writer/producer), starring Maximilian Simonischek and Stefan Murr, won the Audience Award at the Salzburg Film Festival film:riss. In 2011, he released his first feature film, THE MUSE (director/writer/co-producer), a t…

Known for

Film credits

Behind the camera

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A film about a piece of pastry.

Mystery Project

2005

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A film about a piece of pastry.

Mystery Project

2005

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A film about a piece of pastry.

Mystery Project

2005

Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw poster
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Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: FINDING PLANET PORNO tells the story of filmmaker Howard Ziehm, whose MONA THE VIRGIN NYMPH was the first explicit feature film to be distributed in the US in 1970 - at a time when the production of pornography was still illegal. He later made the cult science fiction sex parody FLESH GORDON, whose production was plagued by battles against the law, an acute lack of money and other problems. The documentary approaches Howard's story on a personal level, and through his eyes and those of his companions it paints a thrilling portrait of an unusual person - and a time that brought about great social change. But what is left of it all?

Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw

2024

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Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: FINDING PLANET PORNO tells the story of filmmaker Howard Ziehm, whose MONA THE VIRGIN NYMPH was the first explicit feature film to be distributed in the US in 1970 - at a time when the production of pornography was still illegal. He later made the cult science fiction sex parody FLESH GORDON, whose production was plagued by battles against the law, an acute lack of money and other problems. The documentary approaches Howard's story on a personal level, and through his eyes and those of his companions it paints a thrilling portrait of an unusual person - and a time that brought about great social change. But what is left of it all?

Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw

2024

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Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: FINDING PLANET PORNO tells the story of filmmaker Howard Ziehm, whose MONA THE VIRGIN NYMPH was the first explicit feature film to be distributed in the US in 1970 - at a time when the production of pornography was still illegal. He later made the cult science fiction sex parody FLESH GORDON, whose production was plagued by battles against the law, an acute lack of money and other problems. The documentary approaches Howard's story on a personal level, and through his eyes and those of his companions it paints a thrilling portrait of an unusual person - and a time that brought about great social change. But what is left of it all?

Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw

2024

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Writer and Producer Steven de Souza remembers his work on the first season of 'Knight Rider'.

A Man and His Horse: Steven E. de Souza on 'Knight Rider'

2022

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Writer and Producer Steven de Souza remembers his work on the first season of 'Knight Rider'.

A Man and His Horse: Steven E. de Souza on 'Knight Rider'

2022

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Director of Photography David Eggby discusses his work on the sci-fi horror film 'Pitch Black'.

The Look of 'Pitch Black': A Conversation with David Eggby

2022

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Director of Photography David Eggby discusses his work on the sci-fi horror film 'Pitch Black'.

The Look of 'Pitch Black': A Conversation with David Eggby

2022

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Director of Photography David Eggby discusses his work on the sci-fi horror film 'Pitch Black'.

The Look of 'Pitch Black': A Conversation with David Eggby

2022

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Prisoners working outdoors clash when one, Mark, is violently beaten after merely asking for water.

Evil

2005

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In his first ever public performance, a new writer explores the limits of his medium while the experts are baffled.

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2015

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In his first ever public performance, a new writer explores the limits of his medium while the experts are baffled.

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2015

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In his first ever public performance, a new writer explores the limits of his medium while the experts are baffled.

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2015

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners' poster
7.8

A retrospective of Peter Jackson's "The Frighteners" featuring new interviews with the cast & crew.

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

2022

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners' poster
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A retrospective of Peter Jackson's "The Frighteners" featuring new interviews with the cast & crew.

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'

2022

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Filmmaker M. David Melvin discusses his work on the 'Pitch Black' TV spin-off movie 'Into Pitch Black'.

The First Riddick Sequel: M. David Melvin on 'Into Pitch Black'

2022

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Filmmaker M. David Melvin discusses his work on the 'Pitch Black' TV spin-off movie 'Into Pitch Black'.

The First Riddick Sequel: M. David Melvin on 'Into Pitch Black'

2022

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Filmmaker M. David Melvin discusses his work on the 'Pitch Black' TV spin-off movie 'Into Pitch Black'.

The First Riddick Sequel: M. David Melvin on 'Into Pitch Black'

2022

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Screenwriter Ken Wheat discusses the origins of the screenplay which eventually became 'Pitch Black'.

The Origins of 'Pitch Black': A Conversation with Ken Wheat

2022

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Screenwriter Ken Wheat discusses the origins of the screenplay which eventually became 'Pitch Black'.

The Origins of 'Pitch Black': A Conversation with Ken Wheat

2022

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Screenwriter Ken Wheat discusses the origins of the screenplay which eventually became 'Pitch Black'.

The Origins of 'Pitch Black': A Conversation with Ken Wheat

2022

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Tutmosis

2006

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Tutmosis

2006

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Animatronics supervisor John Cox discusses his work on the sci-fi horror film 'Pitch Black'.

Creatures in the Dark: John Cox on 'Pitch Black'

2022

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Animatronics supervisor John Cox discusses his work on the sci-fi horror film 'Pitch Black'.

Creatures in the Dark: John Cox on 'Pitch Black'

2022

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Animatronics supervisor John Cox discusses his work on the sci-fi horror film 'Pitch Black'.

Creatures in the Dark: John Cox on 'Pitch Black'

2022

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A young woman awakes in a cell in a basement. A man introduces himself to her: He is a writer and needs her as an inspiration for his new book. He forcibly tries to convince her to stay and help him. A cruel power game develops between the two of them.

Die Muse

2011

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A young woman awakes in a cell in a basement. A man introduces himself to her: He is a writer and needs her as an inspiration for his new book. He forcibly tries to convince her to stay and help him. A cruel power game develops between the two of them.

Die Muse

2011

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Schlaflos

2006

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Schlaflos

2006

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Schlaflos

2006

Cinema dell' oscurità poster
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A short directed by Christian Genzel.

Cinema dell' oscurità

2017

Cinema dell' oscurità poster
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A short directed by Christian Genzel.

Cinema dell' oscurità

2017

Cinema dell' oscurità poster
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A short directed by Christian Genzel.

Cinema dell' oscurità

2017

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Director Jan de Bont discusses the making of his 1996 film 'Twister'.

The Storm Chasers: Jan de Bont on 'Twister'

2021

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Director Jan de Bont discusses the making of his 1996 film 'Twister'.

The Storm Chasers: Jan de Bont on 'Twister'

2021

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Director Jan de Bont discusses the making of his 1996 film 'Twister'.

The Storm Chasers: Jan de Bont on 'Twister'

2021

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A couple flees from the all-encompassing darkness triggered by a mysterious gift.

Roia: Instant Love

2014