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Bruno S. (1932–2010)

The unwanted son of a prostitute, Bruno S. was beaten so severely by his mother at age 3 that he became temporarily deaf. This led to his placement in a mental institution; he spent the next 23 years in various institutions, often running afoul of the law. Despite this past, he a self-taught painter and musician; while these were his favorite occupations... See full bio »

Died:

(age 78) in Berlin, Germany

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Filmography

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2011 Avé
Viki's Grandfather
 
2009 Phantomanie
Bruno S.
 
1977 Stroszek
Der Bruno Stroszek
 
1977 Liebe das Leben, lebe das Lieben
Bandoneonspieler
 
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2003 Bruno S. - Die Fremde ist der Tod (documentary)
 
Hide HideMusic Department (1 title)
1974 The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (musician: piano improvisation)
 
Hide HideSelf (4 titles)
2008 Aspekte (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode dated 4 April 2008 (2008) … Himself (as Bruno Schleinstein)
 
2003 Bruno S. - Die Fremde ist der Tod (documentary)
Himself
 
1978 I Am My Films - A Portrait of Werner Herzog (documentary)
Stroszek
 
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2011 Lola - Der Deutsche Filmpreis 2011 (TV documentary)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
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Personal Details


Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Bruno Schleinstein

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

On Bruno's fading fame: Everybody threw him away. See more »

Trivia:

He was also the subject of Nazi experiments on mentally disabled children during the Nazi era in Germany. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini