Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Fassbinder was a German film director, screenwriter and actor, born on May 31, 1945 in Bad Wörishofen and died on June 10, 1982 in Munich. He is one of the major figures of the new German cinema of the 1970s.
Fassbinder began his artistic career with the Action-Theater theatre collective in Munich, where he developed his unique style, often marked by an exploration of themes of contemporary German society, alienation, and power relations. In 1969, he made his first feature film, Love is Colder Than Death, which laid the foundation for his unique cinematic approach and prolific work rate.
His film career is particularly notable for its frenetic pace; he made more than 40 films in just a decade, including such iconic works as "The Marriage of Maria Braun" (1979), part of his trilogy about postwar Germany; "Berlin Alexanderplatz" (1980), a 14-part television series; and "Everyone Else Is Called Ali" (1974), which addressed issues of racism and xenophobia.
Fassbinder's style is characterized by the influence of Hollywood melodrama, acerbic social criticism and an often provocative approach to his subjects. His ability to use the camera to explore the dark sides of society has left a lasting mark on world cinema.
Fassbinder died at the age of 37, but his work continues to influence filmmakers and film enthusiasts around the world. His innovative approach to storytelling and prolific output remain subjects of study and admiration in the film world.