Alfred Deutsch-German

Alfred Deutsch-German was a multifaceted Austrian creative, active in the fields of journalism, playwriting, screenwriting, and film direction. Born in 1870, he initially pursued a career in writing before transitioning into the film industry. His involvement in cinema began in 1913, when he started working as a screenwriter for the Wiener Kunstfilm company. This marked the beginning of a long-standing association with the Austrian film industry, which would span several decades.

Deutsch-German's career as a film director took off between 1922 and 1934, during which he helmed eight films. Although he continued to work in the industry until the Anschluss of 1938, his direct involvement in film production gradually decreased over time. Following the annexation, Deutsch-German fled to Nice to escape persecution as a Jew, only to be interned in the Drancy collection camp. Tragically, he was deported to Auschwitz on 28 October 1943, where he ultimately lost his life, bringing an end to his remarkable career in literature and film. He passed away in 1943, at the age of 73.