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Peter Gauhe
Born June 8, 1940
Died June 9, 2020 · aged 80
Peter Gauhe was a German lighting technician, cinematographer, photographer, and actor. From 1969 to 1974, he worked closely with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Starting in 1978, Peter Gauhe worked as a cinematographer and ran a film and video equipment rental company in Munich.
Known For
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul · 1974Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
★ 7.71974
MovieRomanceDrama
Emmi Kurowski, a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her grown children offer little companionship. One night she goes to a bar frequented by Arab immigrants and strikes up a friendship with middle-aged mechanic Ali. Their relationship soon develops into something more, and Emmi's family and neighbors criticize their spontaneous marriage. Soon Emmi and Ali are forced to confront their own insecurities about their future.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant · 1972The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
★ 7.41972
MovieDramaRomance
Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.
The Merchant of Four Seasons · 1972The Merchant of Four Seasons
★ 6.81972
MovieDrama
Hans is a street fruit peddler and born loser. His choice of career upsets his bourgeois family, causing him to turn to drinking and violence. After recovering from a debilitating heart attack, his business finally begins to take off. However, the more he becomes a credit to his family, the more depressed he becomes.
Tenderness of the Wolves · 1973Tenderness of the Wolves
★ 5.71973
MovieHorrorCrime
A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
Beware of a Holy Whore · 1971Beware of a Holy Whore
★ 6.21971
MovieDramaComedy
Film director Jeff and his lead actor are taking their time getting to set. In their absence, the crew lack a purposeful way to spend their time waiting, so they drink heavily. However, as booze is downed and frustration sets in, morale hits rock bottom.
Effi Briest · 1974Effi Briest
★ 6.61974
MovieHistoryDrama
When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.
Haytabo · 1971Haytabo
★ 6.81971
MovieDramaScience Fiction
A biochemistry professor finds an old manuscript with the structure and formula of an immortality drug.
The Shipwrecker · 1984The Shipwrecker
★ 6.41984
MovieDrama
Three actors portray scenes from the life of Sterling Hayden, with a particular focus on his appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Inspired by Hayden’s memoir “Wanderer.”



