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Lead icon of the influential New German Cinema of the 70's & 80's, Schygulla's natural blonde beauty and amazing versatility keep her among the world's top actresses. She won best actress at Cannes in 1983 for The Story of Piera (1983) (aka "The Story of Piera"), an Italian/German co-production. The Turkish/German co-production, The Edge of Heaven (2007) (aka "The Edge of Heaven"), won the 2007 Cannes award for best screenplay. The now silver-haired actress appears to have shunned plastic surgery.
One of many protégés of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who gave Schygulla especially tender treatment and nurturing, while he terrorized, manipulated, and slept with many of the other actors and filmmakers Fassbinder developed in his incestuous family-like theatrical and film troupes.
Over 12 years, Hanna Schygulla appeared in 23 Fassbinder movies (including his first feature film), the most-acclaimed being The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) (aka "The Marriage of Maria Braun") (for which she won the Silver Bear), Lili Marleen (1981) and Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980). After a disagreement with Fassbinder, she did not appear in his final 4 movies. Their mentor/muse relationship is often favorably compared with that of Josef von Sternberg and Marlene Dietrich. Schygulla met Fassbinder while she was studying romance languages and taking acting lessons in Munich, then became a member of his collective theatre troupe, "Munich Action Theatre", which eventually evolved into his film group.
After Fassbinder's 1982 death, she appeared in a few commercial films, and when she does act now, concentrates on complex roles in films with unique, international social messages. Her better known non-Fassbinder movies include Kenneth Branagh's Dead Again (1991), Casanova (1987) (with Faye Dunaway), Andrzej Wajda's A Love in Germany (1983) (aka "A Love in Germany") and Margarethe von Trotta's Sheer Madness (1983) (aka "Sheer Madness"). She's renowned for portraying strong, sensual women, and her language ability enables her to appear in films produced by many countries. Her singing was featured in Lili Marleen (1981) and Sheer Madness (1983) (aka "Sheer Madness"). Since 1997, she has turned away from movie acting, primarily to chanson singing, recording CDs, appearing in the movie, Hanna Schygulla Sings (1999) and, in 2007, a one-woman autobiographical musical (including songs of Janis Joplin, Édith Piaf, Billie Holiday, Brecht). She was the lead and sang in a live Vanessa Beecroft conceptual art piece in a German castle, with Fassbinder's long-time associate, Irm Hermann, plus 23 other women. Schygulla has worked on producing films about Berlin's Holocaust memorial, and about her work with Fassbinder.
Many of Fassbinder's film plots reflect his bizarre working relations with cast and crew, and he often reserved the most glamorous costumes and dramatic roles for Hanna Schygulla, intentionally pressuring his other talented actresses, such as his feisty ex-wife Ingrid Caven, and the abused Irm Hermann. The extremely tense relationships in the all-female The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) (aka "Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant") somewhat reflect real-life interactions of Hermann, Schygulla (both are in the movie), Fassbinder, and his mother.
Hann Schygulla's childhood family situation somewhat parallels her role, typifying Germany's moral dilemmas at the end of World War II, in The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) (aka "The Marriage of Maria Braun"). Schygulla was born on Christmas Day 1943, in Kattowice, Upper Silesia (then a section of Poland annexed by the Third Reich). Her German father was an infantryman in Italy, who was in a POW camp until she was 5. After the war, the German population was expelled from the Kattowice area.- Music Department
- Composer
- Actor
Franz Waxman (Wachsmann) pursued his dream of a career in music despite his family's misgivings. He worked for several years as a bank teller and paid for piano, harmony and composition lessons with his salary. He later moved to Berlin, where he continued his study and progress as a musician. He was able to support himself by playing and arranging for a popular German jazz band, Weintraub Syncopaters, in the late 1920s. Friedrich Hollaender, who had written some music for the Weintraubs, gave Waxman his first chance to move into movie scoring by hiring him to orchestrate and conduct Hollander's score (an arrangement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) for the film that launched Marlene Dietrich, The Blue Angel (1930), directed by Josef von Sternberg. During 1932 Waxman, a Jew, joined many other Jews leaving Germany as the Nazi vise closed irrevocably on free society. He continued working with Germanfilm makers in France. Waxman did musical arranging and co-scoring, usually with Allan Gray, for approximately 15 European movies (his first independent score was in 1932). "The Blue Angel" producer Erich Pommer liked Waxman's work and offered him the composing job for Liliom (1934), directed by Fritz Lang in France.
Pommer decided to do Music in the Air (1934), a Jerome Kern musical, which meant going to Hollywood. Waxman was asked to come along to do the arranging. Needing no further reason to remain in Europe as the Nazi clouds darkened over it, Waxman began a new chapter in Hollywood film music history. He fortunately had some spare time to study with 'Arnold Schoenberg' after coming to Los Angeles, but he was soon talking to another new arrival, English director James Whale, about scoring Bride of Frankenstein (1935) for Universal. Waxman gave Whale what he wanted--an unusual score to fit the quirky, somewhat over-the-top content of the film (in fact, some of this score was later used in other films). As Waxman worked for Universal through the 1930s, he found himself in assembly-line mode, sometimes sharing scoring credit, and doing a lot of arranging stock music, which was usually used for the studio's many serials. This cranked up Waxman's yearly film output to around 20 or so through 1940.
By 1940, however, he was composing original music scores for other studios, beginning with the romantic music for Selznick Studios' Rebecca (1940)--the first Hollywood film for Alfred Hitchcock--and whimsical fare for MGM's The Philadelphia Story (1940). In 1941 he was doing more work for MGM with Honky Tonk (1941) and his second Hitchcock score, Suspicion (1941) from RKO. By 1943 and for the rest of the decade Waxman was usually scoring for Warner Bros., starting with Destination Tokyo (1943) and including music for some of that studio's classics of the period, such as To Have and Have Not (1944) with Humphrey Bogart. Through the decade he was nominated for an Oscar seven times for Best Film Score.
Waxman moved on to Paramount through the first half of the 1950s and garnered his two Oscars in back--to-back wins for Sunset Blvd. (1950) and A Place in the Sun (1951). This recognition finally underscored what was at the heart of all of Waxman's music: seriously focused attention on relaying a film's story through the content of the music. He would continue his scoring work for several studios into the 1960s, with three more nominations. Some of his music in the 1950s was recycled from his previous scores, as in the case of his third assignment for Hitchcock, Rear Window (1954) which contained used music. Waxman was also active in contemporary classical music. In 1947 he founded the Los Angeles International Music Festival and, as Music Director and Conductor, brought the premieres of works by world renowned contemporary composers to the Los Angeles cultural scene. Among his own output of such music was his popular "Carmen Fantasy" for violin and orchestra. Waxman also composed for TV's Gunsmoke (1955), The Fugitive (1963), Peyton Place (1964) (he had composed the music for the film the series was based on, Peyton Place (1957)) and others. Waxman died relatively young, but because of his steady output, only fellow emigrant Max Steiner (who was nearly 20 years older and whose output entailed more than 200 arrangements of stock music, rather than original scores) was a more prolific early Hollywood composer.- Agnieszka Krukówna was born on 20 March 1971 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Fluke (1999), Farba (1997) and Schindler's List (1993). She was previously married to Radoslaw Fleischer.
- Bartosz Gelner was born on 25 April 1988 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Floating Skyscrapers (2013), Suicide Room (2011) and Pokolenie Ikea (2023).
- Actor
- Director
Michal Zurawski is a Polish actor known for his work in theater, movies, television, and radio. He graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw in 2002 and made his stage debut at the National Theatre in Warsaw. His television debut was in the series Na dobre i na zle (1999) in 2002. He has since starred in popular Polish TV series and movies, showcasing his versatile acting skills.- Actor
- Writer
Olgierd Lukaszewicz is a Polish actor known for his work in theater, television, and movies. He graduated from the National Academy of Theatre Arts in Krakow in 1968. After graduation, he performed at The Bagatela Theatre in Krakow. He later moved to Warsaw, where he was associated with the Dramatyczny Theatre, Powszechny Theatre, and Studio Theatre in Warsaw. He also served as the President of the Polish Union of Stage Actors. In terms of his movie career, he made his debut in the movie Dancing w kwaterze Hitlera (1968). He gained popularity for role as Albert in the Sexmission (1984).- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Andrzej Mastalerz is a Polish actor and director. He completed his studies at the Ludwik Solski State Theatre School in Wroclaw. After graduation, he joined the Stefan Jaracz Theater in Lodz, where he debuted in the play "Loze" by Klaus Rifbjerg. He spent eight seasons there and achieved success in the role of Antos in the play "Zbrodnia z premedytacja" by Witold Gombrowicz. He also performed at the Studio Theater in Warsaw. His movie debut was in A Short Film About Killing (1988). His notable roles were in Nad rzeka, której nie ma (1991) and Kawalerskie zycie na obczyznie (1992). He is also a respected lecturer at the Warsaw Film School.- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Theodor Kotulla was born on 20 August 1928 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was a director and writer, known for Vor dem Feind (1968), Au hasard Bresson (1967) and Death Is My Trade (1977). He died on 20 October 2001 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.- Filip Kosior was born in 1992 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Kiss, Kiss! (2022), Irena's Vow (2023) and Negatyw (2022).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Jan Kidawa-Blonski was born on 12 February 1953 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is a director and writer, known for Little Rose (2010), Skazany na bluesa (2005) and In Hiding (2013). He is married to Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska. They have one child.- Ewa Pokas was born on 17 March 1946 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Brunet wieczorowa pora (1976), Camera Buff (1979) and Ciosy (1981).
- Andrzej Jakubczyk was born on 28 August 1960 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Big Love (2012), Leave No Traces (2021) and Pierwsza milosc (2004).
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Günther Rittau was born on 7 August 1893 in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland]. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Metropolis (1927), Der ewige Klang (1943) and Vor uns liegt das Leben (1948). He was married to Gerda Danker. He died on 6 August 1971 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.- Boleslaw Abart was born on 13 August 1935 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Trad (1971), Motodrama (1971) and Pilot Pirx's Inquest (1979).
- Ryszard Riedel was born on 7 September 1956 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was married to Malgorzata Pol. He died on 30 July 1994 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Adam Palenta was born on 15 March 1976 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is a cinematographer and director, known for House on Its Head (2014), Freestyle Life (2012) and Przesluchanie (2010).- Bogdan Kalus was born on 15 June 1965 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Ranczo (2006), Dziupla Cezara (2004) and Ubu król (2003).
- Eugen Brysch was born in 1962 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Jerzy Sztwiertnia was born on 25 December 1946 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is a director and writer, known for Komediantka (1987), Grzech Antoniego Grudy (1975) and Komediantka (1988).- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Jerzy Lukaszewicz was born on 7 September 1946 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is a director and assistant director, known for Bliskie spotkania z wesolym diablem (1989), Przyjaciel wesolego diabla (1987) and Lowca. Ostatnie starcie (1994).- Helga Molander was born on 19 March 1893 in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland]. She was an actress, known for Königin Luise, 2. Teil (1928), Die drei Portiermädel (1925) and Jolly, der Teufelskerl (1921). She was married to Max Glass. She died on 27 July 1985 in Esher, Surrey, England, UK.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Mateusz Smolka was born on 3 September 1986 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. Mateusz is a cinematographer and producer, known for Running Against the Wind (2019), All I Never Wanted (2019) and Tatort (1970).- Guido Thielscher was born on 10 September 1859 in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland]. He is known for Theophrastus Paracelsus (1916), Figaros Hochzeit (1920) and Guido im Paradies (1915).
- Violetta Kolakowska was born on 13 July 1977 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Zostac miss (2001), Zostac miss 2 (2003) and Day of the Wacko (2002).
- Writer
- Director
- Producer
Grzegorz Jarzyna was born on 4 February 1968 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. Grzegorz is a writer and director, known for Miedzy nami dobrze jest (2014), Television Theater (1953) and Stan umyslu (2016).- Music Department
Benon Hardy was born in 1930 in Chorzów, Poland. Benon is known for Odwiedziny prezydenta (1961) and Piekny byl pogrzeb, ludzie plakali (1967). Benon died on 19 September 2022 in Poznan, Poland.- Henryk Maruszczyk was born on 24 June 1930 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Czerwone berety (1963), Rodzina Milcarków (1962) and Perla w koronie (1972). He died on 16 December 2015 in Poland.
- Writer
- Actor
Wojciech Kuczok was born on 18 October 1972 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is a writer and actor, known for The Welts (2004), Drowsiness (2008) and Skarbek. He is married to Agata Passent.- Reinhard Appel was born on 21 February 1927 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was married to Marianne Bauder. He died on 26 June 2011 in Bonn, Germany.
- Anna Scigalska was born on 10 July 1959 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Na dobre i na zle (1999), Television Theater (1953) and Bohater roku (1987).
- Erwin Nowiaszek was born on 24 July 1932 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Danton (1983), On the Silver Globe (1988) and Pilot Pirx's Inquest (1979). He died on 6 February 1990 in Hamburg, Germany.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Animation Department
Andrzej Rokicki was born on 23 August 1938 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was a composer, known for Czwartki ubogich (1982), Zaproszenie (1986) and Wierne blizny (1982). He died on 1 February 2009 in Lódz, Lódzkie, Poland.- Mateusz Trembaczowski was born on 1 June 1989 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is an actor, known for Rose (2011), Time of Honor (2008) and Stones for the Rampart (2014).
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Gerwazy Regula was born on 22 July 1969 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. Gerwazy is a director and writer, known for Droga do raju (2008), Ostatni klaps (2015) and Los chlopacos (2003).- Gerard Cieslik was born on 27 April 1927 in Hajduki Wielkie, Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Gra o wszystko (1978). He was married to Wanda. He died on 3 November 2013 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland.
- Katarzyna Taracinska was born on 23 February 1974 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Pierwszy milion (2000), Porady na zdrady 2 (2023) and Chopin: Desire for Love (2002).
- Andrzej Skupinski was born on 12 February 1952 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Grzeszny zywot Franciszka Buly (1980), Komedianci z wczorajszej ulicy (1987) and Angelus (2000). He died on 19 December 2018 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland.
- Antoni Wolny was born on 12 June 1916 in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland]. He was an actor, known for The Beads of One Rosary (1980). He died on 24 January 1998 in Katowice, Slaskie, Poland.
- Actress
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Casting Department
Natalia Barardinelli was born in 1982 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Three Sisters T (2011), Fanciful (2014) and M jak milosc (2000).- Additional Crew
Kazimierz Smolen was born on 19 April 1920 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He is known for Pomni imya svoye (1974), And the Violins Stopped Playing (1988) and Kornblumenblau (1989). He died on 27 January 2012 in Oswiecim, Malopolskie, Poland.- Zdzislaw Tymke was born on 29 October 1924 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. He was an actor, known for Kornblumenblau (1989). He died on 21 January 1994 in Bielsko-Biala, Slaskie, Poland.
- Walter Mixa was born on 25 April 1941 in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland].
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jacek Biazik was born on 16 July 1948 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. Jacek is an assistant director, known for Labedzi spiew (1988) and Zaproszenie (1986).- Malgorzata Gadecka was born on 1 December 1961 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Angelus (2000), Na dobre i na zle (1999) and Pierwsza milosc (2004).
- Antoni Piechniczek was born on 3 May 1942 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland.
- Krzesislawa Dubielówna was born on 28 March 1934 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Passenger (1963) and Television Theater (1953).
- Costume Designer
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Art Department
Barbara Ptak was born on 6 April 1930 in Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland. She is a costume designer, known for Rodzina Milcarków (1962), Drugi brzeg (1962) and Bicz bozy (1967).