
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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Gate to Heaven (2003)
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Tuvalu (1999)
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Absurdistan (2008)
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Baikonur (2011)
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Akiko, the Flying Monkey (2025)
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Fiddlesticks (2014)
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Behind the Couch: Casting in Hollywood (2006)
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Georgian Summer (2004)
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Der Fensterputzer (1993)
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Tour Eiffel (1994)
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Surprise! (1996)
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Within Grasp (1992)
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Caspian Bride (2005)
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Tour d'Amour (1989)
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Dushanbe With Love (2009)
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Dingi (2012)
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They Call Us Aliens - Foreigners in Tokyo (2008)
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Dog's Life (2005)
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Uzbek Express! (2001)
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Be Careful in the Night! (2001)
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