Rainer Erler

Regizor

1933-08-26 – 2023-11-08 · Munich, Germany

Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way).

Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.

• Fleisch (1979) — Director, Producer, Writer
• Fantomele din Spessart (1960) — Assistant Director
• Operation Ganymed (1977) — Director, Producer, Writer
• Die Delegation (1970) — Director, Screenplay, Producer
• Fleisch (2008) — Idea
• News - Bericht über eine Reise in eine strahlende Zukunft (1986) — Director, Writer, Producer
• Die letzten Ferien (1975) — Director, Producer, Writer
• Zucker - Eine wirklich süße Katastrophe (1989) — Director, Writer
• Die Quelle (1979) — Director, Producer, Writer
• Lydia muss sterben (1964) — Director, Teleplay
• Plutonium (1978) — Producer, Writer, Director
• Der Hexer (1963) — Director
• Der Bauerndoktor von Bayrischzell (1957) — Assistant Director
• Orden für die Wunderkinder (1963) — Director, Teleplay
• Das schöne Ende dieser Welt (1984) — Director, Producer, Writer
• Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere (1981) — Director, Writer, Producer
• Die Halde (1975) — Director, Producer, Writer
• Ein Guru kommt (1980) — Director
• Professor Columbus (1968) — Director, Scenario Writer
• Hotel Allotria (1956) — Assistant Director
• Einladung zum Mord (2000) — Writer
• Menschen im Netz (1959) — Assistant Director
• Illusion in Moll (1952) — Assistant Director
• Der letzte Stammtisch (1984) — Screenplay, Director