Gerhard Klein
Gerhard Klein was a German film director and screenwriter, notable for his contributions to East German cinema. A native Berliner, Klein's work often reflected his deep connection to the city. During World War II, he was arrested for participating in the resistance against the National Socialists. After the war, he began his career as a cartoonist and documentary filmmaker. In 1952, he joined the DEFA Studio for Feature Films, where he was instrumental in establishing the production of children's films. Klein's notable works include A Berlin Romance (1956), Berlin – Ecke Schönhauser (1957), and The Gleiwitz Case (1961). His films often explored social issues and the lives of young people in post-war Berlin, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of East German cinema.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 The Zernik Murder Case1972 · Writer, Director | Writer, Director |
 Stories of That Night1967 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |
 Berlin Around the Corner1966 · Director | Director |
 Sunday Drivers1963 · Director | Director |
 The Gleiwitz Case1961 · Director | Director |
 Ein Sommertag macht keine Liebe1961 · Director | Director |
 Die Feststellung1958 · Director | Director |
 Die Geschichte vom armen Hassan1958 · Director | Director |
 Berlin - Ecke Schönhauser...1957 · Director | Director |
 A Berlin Romance1956 · Director | Director |
 Alarm at the Circus1954 · Director | Director |
 Baustelle X1950 · Director, Writer | Director, Writer |