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Erich von Däniken

Born April 14, 1935 · Zofingen, Switzerland

Died January 10, 2026 · aged 90

Erich von Däniken was a Swiss author and writer who introduced the pseudoscientific field of pre-astronautics to a wide readership. His books became bestsellers and were translated into numerous languages; two were made into films, and other films are based on von Däniken's ideas.

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GötterdämmerungGötterdämmerung · 2008
Götterdämmerung
2008
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
Chariots of the GodsChariots of the Gods · 1970
Chariots of the Gods
★ 6.31970
MovieDocumentaryMystery
Documentary based on the book by Erich von Däniken concerning the ancient mysteries of the world, such as the pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, ancient cave drawings, the monuments of Easter Island, etc., and the fact that these things and modern civilisation could have been influenced by extraterrestrial visitations hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of years ago.
Mysteries of the GodsMysteries of the Gods · 1976
Mysteries of the Gods
★ 5.31976
MovieDocumentary
William Shatner explores the theory that the U.S. government is involved in a cover-up of visiting alien spacecraft. Based on a book by Erich von Däniken, this documentary contains evidence of extraterrestrial life here on earth. Proof discovered through photographs taken by scientists and evidence of actual voyages found by archaeologists.
In Search of Ancient AstronautsIn Search of Ancient Astronauts · 1973
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
★ 7.51973
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
An edited version of the 1970 German documentary "Erinnerungen an die Zukunft" (Chariots of the Gods), this examines the theory that aliens have landed on Earth in ancient times and were responsible for many of mankind's oldest mysteries.
Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser WeltErich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt · 2001
Erich von Däniken Die grossen Rätsel dieser Welt
2001
MovieDocumentaryMystery
Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der AllmächtigenErich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen · 1993
Erich von Däniken - Auf den Spuren der Allmächtigen
★ 8.01993
SeriesMysteryDocumentary

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