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F. W. Murnau
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German film director (1888–1931)
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F. W. Murnau, born Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe in Bielefeld, Germany, was a film director, screenwriter, and producer. He began his professional work in 1919 and was educated at Heidelberg University and the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts. Murnau’s filmography includes works in the horror and drama genres, with notable titles such as *Faust*, *Der Letzte Mann*, *The last laugh*, and *Tabu*.
A German citizen who participated in World War I, Murnau was also identified as homosexual. He died on March 11, 1931, in Santa Barbara, where he suffered an accidental death resulting from a traffic collision.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1931
- Works
- 12
Top works
- Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau
- Tabu
- Der Letzte Mann
- The last laugh
- Faust
via Open Library + Wikidata
Film & TV
Directing · Bielefeld, North-Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Friedrich Wilhelm “F. W.” Murnau (December 28, 1888 – March 11, 1931) was one of the most influential German film directors of the silent era, and a prominent figure in the expressionist movement in German cinema during the 1920s. Although some of Murnau’s films have been lost, most still survive. While the horror film Nosferatu (1922) is his most famous work, the romantic melodrama Sunrise: A…
Known for
- Murnau, Borzage and Fox — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2008
- The Way to Murnau — Himself (archive footage)2003
- Los 5 Faust de F. W. Murnau — Himself (archive footage)2002
- The Movie City of Hollywood — Self1928
- Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans — Dancer (uncredited)1927
- The Film in the Film — Self1924
via TMDB
Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 21
- Total plays
- 39
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Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Comparison of stationary ZAN 600 toportable Cosmed K4b2 metabolic cart in experienced game sport athletes
· 2017 · cited 4x
- ERGONOMICS EDUCATION IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
· 2017 · cited 1x
- Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors (Nosferatu: Eine Symphonie des Grauens)
· 2011
- Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
· 2011
- Funktionelles Outcome nach OSG Prothese beim BG-Patienten
· 2008
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Key facts
- Born
- Friedrich Wilhelm Plumpe , ( 1888-12-28 ) 28 December 1888, Bielefeld , German Empire
- Died
- 11 March 1931 (1931-03-11) (aged 42), Santa Barbara, California , U.S.
- Burial place
- Stahnsdorf South-Western Cemetery
- Alma mater
- University of Berlin , University of Heidelberg
- Occupations
- Film director producer screenwriter
- Years active
- 1919–1931
- Movement
- German Expressionism
- Allegiance
- German Empire
- Branch
- Imperial German Army Luftstreitkräfte
- Conflicts
- World War I Eastern Front
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau (né Plumpe; 28 December 1888 – 11 March 1931) was a German film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is regarded as one of cinema's most influential filmmakers for his work in the silent era.
An erudite child with an early interest in film, Murnau eventually studied philology and art before director Max Reinhardt recruited him to his acting school. During World War I, he served in the Imperial German Army, initially as an infantry company commander and communications officer and later with the German Army's Flying Corps as an observer/gunner. He survived several crashes without any severe injuries.
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