Directing
Christian Genzel
Born 1978-02-28 · Kassel, Hesse, West Germany
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 thriller starring Thomas Limpinsel and Henriette Müller. His mystery short film CINEMA DELL' OSCURITÀ (2016, director/writer/producer) was nominated for the Shocking Short Award. Genzel also produces featurettes and documentaries for home video releases, including the feature-length documentary NO WAY TO MAKE A LIVING (2022), a retrospective on Peter Jackson's horror film THE FRIGHTENERS. He has also created shorter interview featurettes for films such as TWISTER and PITCH BLACK. Genzel executive produced Eva Pieroth's science/sustainability documentary THE SPACE WE CALL HOME (2026) and is currently developing new feature film and documentary projects. Genzel works as a film journalist for publications such as the Salzburger Nachrichten, Film & TV Kamera, Ray, 35 Millimeter, Celluloid, GMX.de, GameStar, and AllMusic. He also writes essays for home video publications, gives guest lectures on film topics (including at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg), and hosts the film podcasts Lichtspielplatz, Talking Pictures, and Pixelkino.
Acting credits
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Tutmosis
2006
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Schlaflos
2006
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Boy Lost Girl
2006
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Nur ein Kuss
2006
Director Jan de Bont discusses the making of his 1996 film 'Twister'.
The Storm Chasers: Jan de Bont on 'Twister'
2021
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
Film historians Dr. Rolf Giesen and Christian Genzel discuss how Howard Ziehm's cult classic 'Flesh Gordon' is a missing link between old-school Hollywood effects and the FX revolution of 'Star Wars'.
Sex Rays und Stop Motion - Ein Gespräch mit Dr. Rolf Giesen & Christian Genzel
2024
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
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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The Fest
2005
Behind the camera
A film about a piece of pastry.
Mystery Project
2005
A film about a piece of pastry.
Mystery Project
2005
A film about a piece of pastry.
Mystery Project
2005
NRRebel, 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
NRRebel, 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
NRRebel, 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
NRA short directed by Christian Genzel.
Cinema dell' oscurità
2017
NRA short directed by Christian Genzel.
Cinema dell' oscurità
2017
NRA short directed by Christian Genzel.
Cinema dell' oscurità
2017
In his first ever public performance, a new writer explores the limits of his medium while the experts are baffled.
Blank
2015
In his first ever public performance, a new writer explores the limits of his medium while the experts are baffled.
Blank
2015
In his first ever public performance, a new writer explores the limits of his medium while the experts are baffled.
Blank
2015
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Tutmosis
2006
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Tutmosis
2006
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Schlaflos
2006
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Schlaflos
2006
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Schlaflos
2006
NRA 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
NRA 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
6.5Prisoners working outdoors clash when one, Mark, is violently beaten after merely asking for water.
Evil
2005
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
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
A couple flees from the all-encompassing darkness triggered by a mysterious gift.
Roia: Instant Love
2014
A couple flees from the all-encompassing darkness triggered by a mysterious gift.
Roia: Instant Love
2014