Overview

• Hans-Günther Bücking, a pivotal figure in German cinema, died at the age of 73, as confirmed by his widow, actress Marion Mitterhammer.
• Bücking's career spanned over four decades, with more than 60 films as a cinematographer and 20 as a director, including the popular ZDF crime series 'Wilsberg.'
• He was celebrated for his stylistic contributions to German film, particularly around the year 2000, and received accolades like the German Film Award and German Camera Award.
• Born in East Germany, Bücking fled to West Germany in 1961 and began his career working with renowned filmmakers like Fassbinder, Klick, and von Trotta.
• His 2020 project 'Lotti oder der etwas andere Heimatfilm' exemplified his commitment to participatory cinema, involving 300 local citizens from his birthplace.