Hans H. König (1912–2003) was a German screenwriter and film director.[1][2] After the Second World War he entered the German film industry due to the assistance of his brother Richard König, a film producer. After being employed as assistant director on And the Heavens Above Us in 1947 he then worked as a screenwriter before progressing to film direction. Most of his films were produced by his brother and several featured Richard's wife Edith Mill. After his film career ended Hans turned to novel writing.

Hans H. König
Born19 August 1912
Died13 November 2003 (aged 91)
Other namesHans Heinz König
Occupation(s)Writer, Director
Years active1947–1964 (film & TV)

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Goble p.748
  2. ^ Noack p.295

Bibliography

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  • Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
  • Noack, Frank. Veit Harlan: The Life and Work of a Nazi Filmmaker. University Press of Kentucky, 2016.
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