Ludwig Berger (director)
| Ludwig Berger | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 January 1892 Mainz, German Empire |
| Died | 18 May 1969 (aged 77) Schlangenbad, West Germany |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter, cinematographer |
| Years active | 1920–1969 |
Ludwig Berger (born Ludwig Bamberger; 6 January 1892 – 18 May 1969) was a German film director, screenwriter and cinematographer.He directed 36 films between 1920 and 1969. Berger began working in the German film industry during the Weimar Republic. At Decla-Bioscop and later UFA he established a reputation as a leading director of silent films. He emigrated to Hollywood, but was unable to establish himself and returned to Europe. He subsequently worked both in France and Germany. He was a member of the jury at the 6th Berlin International Film Festival.
Berger also translated a few plays of Shakespeare, including Cymbeline, Hamlet, and Timon of Athens.
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