Gustav Ehmck (born 1937) was a complex figure in German cinema. His career is fascinating for its sharp contrast; he began as a promising newcomer, winning a "Filmband in Gold" for best young director in 1968 for his first feature, (1968), but is also known today for his somewhat kitschy children's films from the 1970s, including "Der Räuber Hotzenplotz" (1974). He also produced family films like "The Robber Hotzenplotz" (1973). Yet, in 1971, he was also the director of one of the most uncompromising social dramas of the decade.
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