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Kurt Hoffmann

1910 – 2001

Film director

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Lived 1910 – 2001 (aged 90). Kurt Hoffmann was a German film director, screenwriter, film producer, cinematographer and director.

Kurt Hoffmann (12 November 1910 – 25 June 2001) was a German film director, the son of Carl Hoffmann. He directed 48 films between 1938 and 1971. He ran a production company Independent Film along with Heinz Angermeyer.

His 1958 film Wir Wunderkinder was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival and his 1960 film The Haunted Castle was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival where it won the Silver Prize. His 1961 film The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival.

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Important facts

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Awards
Bavarian Order of Merit; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; German Critics' Prize; Golden Globe Award for Best Non-English Language Film; Ernst Lubitsch award; Bambi Award; Filmband in Gold; Bavarian Film Awards (Honorary Award)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt Hoffmann?

film director (1910-2001)

When was Kurt Hoffmann born?

Kurt Hoffmann was born on 12 November 1910 in Freiburg im Breisgau.

When did Kurt Hoffmann die?

Kurt Hoffmann died on 25 June 2001 in Munich.

What was Kurt Hoffmann's occupation?

Kurt Hoffmann was a film director, screenwriter, film producer, cinematographer and director.

What nationality was Kurt Hoffmann?

Kurt Hoffmann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt Hoffmann

· Wikidata: Q77890

· DBpedia: Kurt Hoffmann

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