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Roland Oehme

Known For
Directing
Born
October 27, 1935 in Grünhainichen, Germany
Died
November 29, 2022
Active Years
1964–2018 (55 Years)
Total Credits
24 credits in database
Directing Born Oct 27, 1935 Died Nov 29, 2022 Grünhainichen, Germany 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1964–2018
55 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Roland Oehme was born on October 27, 1935, and was a German film director and screenwriter. He was known for his contributions to East German cinema through the DEFA studio system, developing his career in the German Democratic Republic. His known directorial and writing works include the feature films Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam in 1972, Wie füttert man einen Esel in 1974, Ein irrer Duft von frischem Heu in 1977, and Einfach Blumen aufs Dach in 1979. He died on November 29, 2022, in Potsdam-Babelsberg, Brandenburg, Germany.

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Career

Career overview

Roland Oehme was a German film director and screenwriter who was born on October 27, 1935, in Gräfenhainichen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. He was known for his work as a director and writer, contributing to East German cinema through the DEFA studio system in the German Democratic Republic. His career included directing and writing feature films, with known credits including Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam in 1972, Wie füttert man einen Esel in 1974, Ein irrer Duft von frischem Heu in 1977, and Einfach Blumen aufs Dach in 1979.

Prior to his career in film, Oehme completed his Abitur in Marienberg in 1954 and served five years of military service in the National People's Army. From 1960 to 1964, he studied directing at the Film and Television University in Potsdam-Babelsberg. He passed away on November 29, 2022, in Potsdam-Babelsberg, Brandenburg, Germany.

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Career timeline

That's How DEFA Sounded: Film Music from Babelsberg
Ein bisschen Luft unter die Flügel
DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben
Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse · DirectorFarssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse · Writer
Je t'aime, chérie · DirectorJe t'aime, chérie · Writer
Meine Frau Inge und meine Frau Schmidt · DirectorMeine Frau Inge und meine Frau Schmidt · Writer
Endlich fliegen · Director
Asta, mein Engelchen · DirectorAsta, mein Engelchen · Writer
Einfach Blumen aufs Dach · DirectorEinfach Blumen aufs Dach · Writer
The Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay · DirectorThe Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay · Writer
How Do You Feed A Donkey? · DirectorHow Do You Feed A Donkey? · Writer
Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam · DirectorDer Mann, der nach der Oma kam · Writer
Polizeiruf 110 · Director
Not to Me, Madam! · Director
Erzählung über eine Liebe · WriterErzählung über eine Liebe · Director

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • That's How DEFA Sounded: Film Music from Babelsberg (2018) as himself
  • Ein bisschen Luft unter die Flügel (2004) as Self
  • DEFA – Es werden ein paar Filme bleiben (1996) as Self
  • Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse (1991) Director
  • Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse (1991) Writer
  • Je t'aime, chérie (1986) Director
  • Je t'aime, chérie (1986) Writer
  • Meine Frau Inge und meine Frau Schmidt (1985) Director
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  • Meine Frau Inge und meine Frau Schmidt (1985) Writer
  • Endlich fliegen (1982) Director
  • Asta, mein Engelchen (1981) Director
  • Asta, mein Engelchen (1981) Writer
  • Einfach Blumen aufs Dach (1979) Director
  • Einfach Blumen aufs Dach (1979) Writer
  • The Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay (1977) Director
  • The Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay (1977) Writer
  • How Do You Feed A Donkey? (1974) Director
  • How Do You Feed A Donkey? (1974) Writer
  • Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam (1972) Director
  • Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam (1972) Writer
  • Polizeiruf 110 (1971) Director
  • Not to Me, Madam! (1969) Director
  • Erzählung über eine Liebe (1964) Writer
  • Erzählung über eine Liebe (1964) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Roland Oehme best known for?

Roland Oehme is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay (1977), The Crazy Smell of Fresh Hay (1977), Polizeiruf 110 (1971).

When and where was Roland Oehme born?

Roland Oehme was born on October 27, 1935 in Grünhainichen, Germany. They passed away on November 29, 2022.

How many credits does Roland Oehme have?

Roland Oehme has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2018.

What is Roland Oehme's background in cinema and television?

Roland Oehme was born on October 27, 1935, and was a German film director and screenwriter. He was known for his contributions to East German cinema through the DEFA studio system, developing his career in the German Democratic Republic. His known directorial and writing works include the feature films Der Mann, der na...

Roland Oehme by the numbers

24credits
23films
1TV series
1964–2018active years

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