Konrad Wolf

East German film director (1925–1982)
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Konrad Wolf

Summary

Konrad Wolf is a human[1]. He was born in Hechingen[2]. He was born on October 20, 1925[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on March 7, 1982[5]. He worked as a film director[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Konrad Wolf's place of birth was Hechingen[2].
  • Konrad Wolf died in East Berlin[4].
  • Konrad Wolf was born on October 20, 1925[3].
  • Konrad Wolf died on March 7, 1982[5].
  • Konrad Wolf is buried at The Socialists' Memorial[9].
  • Konrad Wolf's father was Friedrich Wolf[10].
  • Konrad Wolf's mother was Else Wolf[11].
  • Among Konrad Wolf's spouses was Christel Bodenstein[12].
  • Konrad Wolf held citizenship in Weimar Republic[13].
  • Konrad Wolf held citizenship in Nazi Germany[14].
  • Konrad Wolf held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Konrad Wolf held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[16].
  • Konrad Wolf worked as a film director[6].
  • Konrad Wolf's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Konrad Wolf held the position of president[17].
  • Among Konrad Wolf's employers was Soviet Military Administration in Germany[18].
  • Konrad Wolf was employed by DEFA[19].
  • Konrad Wolf's education included a stint at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[20].
  • Konrad Wolf was educated at Karl Liebknecht School[21].
  • Konrad Wolf received the National Prize of East Germany[22].
  • Konrad Wolf received the Erich Weinert Medal[23].
  • Konrad Wolf received the Art Prize of the German Democratic Republic[24].
  • Konrad Wolf received the Art Award of the FDGB[25].
  • Konrad Wolf received the honorary citizenship[26].
  • Konrad Wolf received the Order of Karl Marx[27].

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Origins and Family

Konrad Wolf's place of birth was Hechingen[2]. He was born on October 20, 1925[3]. His father was Friedrich Wolf[10]. His mother was Else Wolf[11].

Education

Educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[20], a film school[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Karl Liebknecht School[21], a primary school[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1924[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6] and screenwriter[7]. Employers include Soviet Military Administration in Germany[18], a defunct organization[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1945[37], headquartered in Berlin[38] and DEFA[19], a film studio[39], in German Democratic Republic[40], founded in 1946[41], headquartered in Potsdam[42]. Konrad Wolf held the position of president[17].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[22], a national award[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1949[45]; Erich Weinert Medal[23], an art prize[46], in German Democratic Republic[47], founded in 1954[48]; Art Prize of the German Democratic Republic[24], an art prize[49], in German Democratic Republic[50], founded in 1959[51]; Art Award of the FDGB[25], a literary award[52], in German Democratic Republic[53], founded in 1958[54]; honorary citizenship[26], a type of award[55]; and Order of Karl Marx[27], an order[56], in German Democratic Republic[57], founded in 1953[58].

Personal Life

Among Konrad Wolf's spouses was Christel Bodenstein[12]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[59].

Death and Burial

Konrad Wolf died on March 7, 1982[5]. He passed away in East Berlin[4]. The cause of death was cancer[60]. Burial took place at The Socialists' Memorial[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Konrad Wolf include Konrad Wolf Film University of Babelsberg[61], an art academy[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1954[64], headquartered in Babelsberg[65].

Why It Matters

Konrad Wolf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (396 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for him include Konrad Wolf Film University of Babelsberg[61], an art academy[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1954[64], headquartered in Babelsberg[65].

FAQs

Where was Konrad Wolf born?

Born in Hechingen[2], Konrad Wolf…

Where did Konrad Wolf die?

Konrad Wolf passed away in East Berlin[4].

Who were Konrad Wolf's parents?

Konrad Wolf's father was Friedrich Wolf[10]. Konrad Wolf's mother was Else Wolf[11].

Who was Konrad Wolf married to?

Konrad Wolf's spouses include Christel Bodenstein[12].

What did Konrad Wolf do for work?

Konrad Wolf worked as film director[6] and screenwriter[7].

Where did Konrad Wolf go to school?

Konrad Wolf was educated at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography[20] and Karl Liebknecht School[21].

What awards did Konrad Wolf receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[22], Erich Weinert Medal[23], Art Prize of the German Democratic Republic[24], and Art Award of the FDGB[25].

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