Regina Ziegler: Pioneer in the German film industry honored with life's work
Regina Ziegler: Pioneer in the German film industry honored with life's work
Regina Ziegler, the legendary film producer, was today awarded the coveted German Founder Award for her life's work in Berlin! This honor is not only an recognition of their incredible work, but also a triumph of a life full of passion and assertiveness.
With her tireless efforts, Ziegler has revolutionized the German film and television industry. "Don't work, it doesn't exist!" Is the credo of this impressive woman who not only founded a production house, but also opened the doors for other women in a male -dominated industry. Your message to young filmmakers? Courage and perseverance are the key to success!
milestones of a pioneer
Regina Ziegler, 80 years young and a pioneer in the heart, established her own production company for just 60 marks in 1973. With over 500 productions in five decades, she has developed an international reputation. Her first films, including "I thought I was dead" and the much -noticed "summer guests", set standards and are still part of film history.
"Each of my films is important to me," says Ziegler, and you can see that! From emotional dramas to socially critical topics to exciting film films from the literature, she has always demonstrated a feel for stories that stimulate thinking. "I wrote German film history with my life's work," she adds proudly.
a price of importance
In his laudation, Dr. Norbert Himmler, ZDF director, Ziegler as an entrepreneur as an entrepreneur with "tremendous courage and willingness to take risks." As the first woman who founded a film production company in Germany and thus fought against all resistance, she left an unforgettable impression. "While the emancipation movement just started, they were the first - and stayed the only one for a long time," praised Himmler. Your films often address difficult and uncomfortable social questions and create space for important discussions.
Regina Ziegler not only enjoys national recognition, but also celebrated internationally. This includes an Oscar nomination for "The Dutch Master" and an international Emmy Award. But the retrospective of her works in the renowned Museum of Modern Art in New York remains a very special highlight for her. "21 films in the MoMA - what an honor!" She beams.
The future still has many exciting projects for the film icon. Among other things, Ziegler is planning further films by Sebastian Fitzek's successful novels and would like to come up with a new movie under the direction of Volker Schlöndorff. Your view of the future is optimistic: "I love the challenges and want to continue! The price motivates me!"
If that is not an example of true stamina and an inspiring life's work! Regina Ziegler shows that true size is in the art of telling - and that's more than just a film, that's passion!