About
German film director who released numerous films from the 1940s through the 1970s. He was considered one of the most respected filmmakers of Germany.
Before Fame
He studied Chemistry, Engineering, and Economics at the Technical University of Munich.
Trivia
He was president of the Nationales Spielfilmfestival der DDR from 1980 until 1990.
Family Life
He was born to parents Robert Maetzig and Marie Maetzig.
Associated With
He was a popular film director like John Hughes.
