Dörte Franke is a German director, writer, and producer. She is best known for her award-winning films, which have been featured in festivals around the world.
Dörte was born in 1971 in Berlin, Germany. She studied at the Berlin Film and Television Academy, graduating in 1993 with a degree in directing. After graduation, she began her career working as an assistant director on several television productions.
In 1996, Dörte directed her first short film, "My Sister's Birthday". The film was a great success and won several awards, including the International Critics Award at the Vienna International Film Festival. This success led to Dörte being offered directing jobs for television and feature films.
In 2003, Dörte wrote and directed her first feature film, "Kebab Connection". The film was a huge hit in Germany, and it won several awards, including Best Film at the German Film Awards. Since then, Dörte has directed several feature films, including "Girl in the Sun" (2007), "The Big City" (2010), and "Lucky Loser" (2016).
Dörte also wrote and directed the television series "Berlin Station" (2016-2018). The series follows the lives of CIA agents stationed in Berlin, and it was a critical and commercial success.
In addition to her directing work, Dörte has also served as a producer on several films and television series. She is the founding president of the German Directors Guild, and she is a passionate advocate for female filmmakers.
Dörte Franke is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in Germany. Her films have been praised for their originality, and she continues to be an inspiration to aspiring filmmakers all over the world.
