
Veit Helmer
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Veit Helmer is a German film director and producer who began making films as a teenager and later studied directing in Berlin and Munich. He gained recognition through numerous award-winning short films and his feature debut Tuvalu (1999), followed by internationally screened films such as Absurdistan and Baikonur. His work is known for its visual storytelling, often using very little dialogue and emphasizing expressive imagery and physical acting.
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The Bra (2019)
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Gondola (2024)
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Die Räuber (1990)
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Freudenhaus (2001)
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Akiko, the Flying Monkey (2025)
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Der Fensterputzer (1993)
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Caspian Bride (2005)
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Surprise! (1996)
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Georgian Summer (2004)
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Tuvalu (1999)
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Fiddlesticks (2014)
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Be Careful At Night! (2001)
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Tour Eiffel (1994)
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Dingi (2012)
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Gate to Heaven (2003)
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Dog's Life (2005)
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Within Grasp (1992)
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Absurdistan (2008)
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Uzbek Express! (2001)
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Behind the Couch: Casting in Hollywood (2006)
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They Call Us Aliens - Foreigners in Tokyo (2008)
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Tour d'Amour (1989)
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Dushanbe With Love (2009)
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Baikonur (2011)
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Alpha Juliet Tango (—)
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