Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

Directing Born Dec 8, 1935 Nossendorf, Germany 60 credits

Biography

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg works in directing. Born December 8, 1935 in Nossendorf, Germany. Archytele tracks 60 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Otto Jespersen 1 shared title

Glenn Erland Tosterud 1 shared title

Johanna Mørck 1 shared title

Tomas Alf Larsen 1 shared title

Hans Morten Hansen 1 shared title

Urmila Berg-Domaas 1 shared title

Knut Nærum 1 shared title

Robert Stoltenberg 1 shared title

Eirik Bech 1 shared title

TomTom Jorgensen 1 shared title

Career timeline

2025

Nightsong · Director

2023

Leaving and StayingDemmin CantosDemmin Cantos · WriterDemmin Cantos · EditorDemmin Cantos · Director

2011

El Mito de Narciso

2004

The Ister

2003

Nietzsche: Ecce Homo · DirectorNietzsche: Ecce Homo · Cinematography

1997

Der Gang auf den Berg · DirectorMozart Requiem mit dem Finger gelesen · Director

1995

The Night of the FilmmakersA Dream, What Else? · Director

1989

Penthesilea · DirectorThe Marquise of O. · Director

1987

Edith Clever liest Joyce · DirectorFräulein Else · Director

1985

The Night · Director

1982

Parsifal · Director

1978

Hitler: A Film from Germany · DirectorHitler: A Film from Germany · WriterThe Confessions of Winifred Wagner · Director

1977

Hitler: A Film from GermanyHitler: A Film from Germany · DirectorHitler: A Film from Germany · WriterHitler: A Film from Germany · Creator

1976

Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema

1974

Karl May · DirectorKarl May · CreatorKarl May · DirectorKarl May · Writer

1973

Je später der AbendTheodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird · DirectorTheodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird · ProducerTheodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird · Screenplay

1972

Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King · DirectorLudwig – Requiem for a Virgin King · WriterLudwig – Requiem for a Virgin King · ProducerNach meinem letzten Umzug... · Director

1970

Sex-Business: Made in PasingSex-Business: Made in Pasing · DirectorSex-Business: Made in Pasing · WriterSex-Business: Made in Pasing · ProducerSan Domingo · Director

1969

Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? · DirectorScarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? · WriterScarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? · Producer

1968

Die Grafen Pocci - einige Kapitel zur Geschichte einer Familie · Director

1967

Romy: Anatomy of a FaceRomy: Anatomy of a Face · DirectorRomy: Anatomy of a Face · Writer

1966

Fritz Kortner spricht Monologe für eine Schallplatte · DirectorWilhelm von Kobell · Director

1965

aspekteFünfter Akt, siebente Szene. Fritz Kortner probt Kabale und Liebe · WriterFünfter Akt, siebente Szene. Fritz Kortner probt Kabale und Liebe · Director

1964

Grimme Award

1953

Brecht Urfaust · Director

1951

German Film Award

Full Filmography

60 titles

Nightsong (2025) Director
Leaving and Staying (2023) as Self
Demmin Cantos (2023) as Self
Demmin Cantos (2023) Writer
Demmin Cantos (2023) Editor
Demmin Cantos (2023) Director
El Mito de Narciso (2011)
The Ister (2004) as Himself
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Nietzsche: Ecce Homo (2003) Director
Nietzsche: Ecce Homo (2003) Cinematography
Der Gang auf den Berg (1997) Director
Mozart Requiem mit dem Finger gelesen (1997) Director
The Night of the Filmmakers (1995) as Self
A Dream, What Else? (1995) Director
Penthesilea (1989) Director
The Marquise of O. (1989) Director
Edith Clever liest Joyce (1987) Director
Fräulein Else (1987) Director
The Night (1985) Director
Parsifal (1982) Director
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1978) Director
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1978) Writer
The Confessions of Winifred Wagner (1978) Director
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1977) as Narrator (voice)
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1977) Director
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1977) Writer
Hitler: A Film from Germany (1977) Creator
Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema (1976) as Self
Karl May (1974) Director
Karl May (1974) Creator
Karl May (1974) Director
Karl May (1974) Writer
Je später der Abend (1973) as Self
Theodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird (1973) Director
Theodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird (1973) Producer
Theodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird (1973) Screenplay
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972) Director
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972) Writer
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972) Producer
Nach meinem letzten Umzug... (1972) Director
Sex-Business: Made in Pasing (1970) as Self - Interviewer
Sex-Business: Made in Pasing (1970) Director
Sex-Business: Made in Pasing (1970) Writer
Sex-Business: Made in Pasing (1970) Producer
San Domingo (1970) Director
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? (1969) Director
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? (1969) Writer
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? (1969) Producer
Die Grafen Pocci - einige Kapitel zur Geschichte einer Familie (1968) Director
Romy: Anatomy of a Face (1967) as Self
Romy: Anatomy of a Face (1967) Director
Romy: Anatomy of a Face (1967) Writer
Fritz Kortner spricht Monologe für eine Schallplatte (1966) Director
Wilhelm von Kobell (1966) Director
aspekte (1965) as Self
Fünfter Akt, siebente Szene. Fritz Kortner probt Kabale und Liebe (1965) Writer
Fünfter Akt, siebente Szene. Fritz Kortner probt Kabale und Liebe (1965) Director
Grimme Award (1964) as Self
Brecht Urfaust (1953) Director
German Film Award (1951) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Hans-Jürgen Syberberg best known for?

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Parsifal (1982), Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972), Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972), Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972).

When and where was Hans-Jürgen Syberberg born?

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg was born on December 8, 1935 in Nossendorf, Germany.

How many credits does Hans-Jürgen Syberberg have?

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.

What is Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's background in cinema and television?

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg (born 8 December 1935) is a German film director and intellectual. For Syberberg, cinema is a form of Gesamtkunstwerk. Many commentators, including Syberberg himself, have characterized his work as a cinematic combination of Bertolt Brecht's doctrine of epic theatre and Richard Wagner's operatic a...