Alexander Kluge

Directing

Alexander Kluge

Born February 14, 1932 · Halberstadt, Germany

Died March 25, 2026 · aged 94

Alexander Kluge (born 14 February 1932) was a German author, philosopher, academic and film director. Kluge became known in the 1960s and 1970s as one of the most influential representatives of the New German Cinema, which he helped to establish and develop in theory and practice.

Known For

The Indian TombThe Indian Tomb · 1959
The Indian Tomb
6.11959
MovieAdventureDrama
Seetha and Harold Berger are rescued from the desert by a caravan and brought to a small village. However, the greedy owner of the house where they are lodged betrays the law of hospitality and reveals their location to Prince Ramigani. The couple tries to escape but is hunted and captured by Ramigani and his men. Meanwhile Irene Rhode and her husband Walter Rhode suspect that Maharaja Chandra is not telling the truth about Harold's destiny. The conspirator Ramigani forces Seetha to accept to get married with Chandra to provoke the wrath of the priests and get the alliance of Prince Padhu and his army. In the meantime, Harold succeeds in escaping from the dungeon and seeks out Seetha to save her.
The Big MessThe Big Mess · 1971
The Big Mess
7.01971
MovieScience FictionComedy
Outer space in 2034 is run by greedy corporations in a rundown bureaucracy. Two astronauts, who are not very smart, make their way with shady dealings, smuggling and spaceship wrecking.
The Assault of the Present on the Rest of TimeThe Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time · 1985
The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time
6.41985
MovieDocumentary
A poignant film essay about 'superfluous people' facing up to a moment of crisis in their lives.
Germany in AutumnGermany in Autumn · 1978
Germany in Autumn
6.41978
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Nine fictitious documentaries and films reflect the mood of late 1970s Germany, particularly the two-month period in 1977 when a businessman was kidnapped by the RAF (Red Army Faction). The kidnap had been made to orchestrate the release of the original leaders of the RAF, aka the Baader-Meinhof.
The Tiger of EschnapurThe Tiger of Eschnapur · 1959
The Tiger of Eschnapur
6.31959
MovieAdventureDrama
In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the dancer fall in-love, triggering the Maharajah's vengeful ire.
Anyone who dares will take the cold off their horseAnyone who dares will take the cold off their horse · 2010
Anyone who dares will take the cold off their horse
2010
MovieDocumentary
The Power of EmotionThe Power of Emotion · 1983
The Power of Emotion
4.81983
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Emotions and feelings should not be confused with sentimentality. Emotion is ancient and more powerful than any artistic expression. The film observes young couples facing difficulties while trying to move their love experiences towards clear decision making. A film full of ideas, details and associations, fictional scenes, documentary footage, archival materials and opera music.
Yesterday GirlYesterday Girl · 1967
Yesterday Girl
6.51967
MovieDrama
A young German woman searches for happiness, liberation, and independence in the illusive wake of a transformative national recovery.

Filmography

Sort