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Roland Emmerich

Date of birth: 1955-11-10

Place of birth: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany

Known for: Directing

Also known as: 롤랜드 에머리히, Roland Emmerich, رولان إيميريش

Roland Emmerich

Biography

Roland Emmerich is a German film director, screenwriter, and producer who is known for his work on disaster and action flicks. He made a name for himself with The Noah's Ark Principle (1981) and co-founded Centropolis Entertainment in 1985 with his sister. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is a collector of art and an active campaigner for the LGBT community, global warming awareness and equal rights.

Movie Credits

Hollywood, Germany - Die amerikanische Herausforderung
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Hollywood, Germany - Die amerikanische Herausforderung

1996-03-26

Documentary by Eckhart Schmidt.

2012 Startling New Secrets
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2012 Startling New Secrets

2009-11-09

Massive earthquakes. Giant tidal waves. Super volcanoes exploding. Raging firestorms. These are just

The Shakespeare Enigma
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The Shakespeare Enigma

2011-04-25

High-budget re-enactments and shooting on original locations sketch an image of the golden age of El

The Men of Midway
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The Men of Midway

2020-02-18

Meet the dazzling line-up of male stars who bring Midway to life. Nick Jonas, Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckha

Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission
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Roland Emmerich: Man on a Mission

2020-02-18

Discover the man behind the movie, director Roland Emmerich, whose unflagging energy and relentless

Verlieben vielleicht
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Verlieben vielleicht

1980-10-30

The film tells the story of a young guy who stops off in Munich in search of happiness, a steady rel

Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth
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Hollywood between Paranoia and Sci-Fi: The Power of Myth

2011-05-06

Gives insight into the creators mindset and how they culled from real life events to create some of

Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
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Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence'

2016-06-18

Interviews about the making of the film and behind the scenes footage

Stargate: History Made
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Stargate: History Made

2009-10-27

Divided into three segments, "Deciphering the Gate: Concepts and Casting" (7:50), "Opening the Gate

Der Bernd
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Der Bernd

2012-07-04

The 120 Days of Bottrop
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The 120 Days of Bottrop

1997-10-25

An eccentric homage to the Rainer Werner Fassbinder days of German filmmaking.

Godzilla, King of the Monsters
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Godzilla, King of the Monsters

1998-07-11

Documentary focusing on the Japanese Godzilla, featuring interviews with such people as Director Jun

2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic
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2012: Roland Emmerich - Master of the Modern Epic

2010-03-02

This documentary features the 2012 film's cast and crew praising the work, vision, and style of the

The Patriot: The Art of War
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The Patriot: The Art of War

2000-10-24

A 10 minute featurette that details thoughts from the cast and crew about the reality of the battles

Independence Day: Creating Reality
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Independence Day: Creating Reality

2000-07-25

A look into the making of the state of the art special effects for the film Independence Day (1996).

Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion
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Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion

1996-06-30

A "mockumentary" of the alien invasion during Independence Day. Barry Nolan hosts the programme, the

The Making of 'Independence Day'
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The Making of 'Independence Day'

1996-06-29

We take a look at various fields of development for the motion picture, Independence Day (1996). Jef

Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'
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Guns, Genes & Fighting Machines: The Making of 'Universal Soldier'

2004-10-19

Retrospective documentary on the making of the film Universal Soldier (1992).

The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective
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The End of the World: The Actor's Perspective

2010-03-02

A short piece that looks at the 2012 film's ensemble cast and the strengths they brought to the proj

Boom! Hollywood's Greatest Disaster Movies
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Boom! Hollywood's Greatest Disaster Movies

2000-01-01

Narrated by Bill Mumy (Will Robinson from TV's "Lost in Space"), this documentary spotlights some of

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'
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The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'

2004-09-12

The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD of t

Roland Emmerich - Weltenzerstörer, Weltenerbauer
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Roland Emmerich - Weltenzerstörer, Weltenerbauer

2025-11-05

Roland Emmerich himself and many of his companions provide insights into his life. With films such a

Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich
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Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich

2025-11-05