Edgar Reitz

Edgar Reitz
Reitz in 2015
Born	(1932-11-01) 1 November 1932 (age 91) Morbach, Prussia, Germany
Occupation(s)	Film director, producer, writer
Years active	1953–present
Website	edgar-reitz.com

Edgar Reitz (born 1 November 1932) is a German filmmaker and Professor of Film at the Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung (State University of Design) in Karlsruhe. He is best-known for his internationally acclaimed Heimat film series (1984-2013).