Lutz Dammbeck

Lutz Dammbeck was born in 1948 in Leipzig (East Germany). He studied graphic design. In the 1970s he started out as a painter and graphic designer while discovering animated film as a means of experimenting and expression.

Until 1986 he produced his films in East Germany for production company DEFA. In 1986 he emigrated to West Germany in order to continue with his Herakles-project that was rejected by East German authorities. This project included films, installations, paintings and performances.

It was pursued until 2002. Since the 1990ies Dammbeck turned his focus from animated shorts to documentaries about the art world.

Lutz Dammbeck is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Master Game (1998), The Painter Came From a Foreign Land (1989), The Net (2003), Duerers Heritage (1996), Live! (1978), The Tailor of Ulm (1980), The Flood (1987), The Moon (1977). The recorded credits span 1977 to 2018, including 24 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.