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Veit Helmer
Born
24 April 1968
Place
Hannover, Germany
Directing

Veit Helmer

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.

As director

Akiko, the Flying Monkey

Akiko, the Flying Monkey

2025 · Director
Gondola

Gondola

2024 · Director
The Bra

The Bra

2019 · Director
Fiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks

2014 · Director
Dingi

Dingi

2012 · Director
Baikonur

Baikonur

2011 · Director

Dushanbe With Love

2009 · Director
Absurdistan

Absurdistan

2008 · Director

They Call Us Aliens - Foreigners in Tokyo

2008 · Director

Behind the Couch: Casting in Hollywood

2006 · Director

Dog's Life

2005 · Director
Caspian Bride

Caspian Bride

2005 · Director

Georgian Summer

2004 · Director
Gate to Heaven

Gate to Heaven

2003 · Director

Be Careful in the Night!

2001 · Director
Uzbek Express!

Uzbek Express!

2001 · Director
Tuvalu

Tuvalu

1999 · Director

Surprise!

1996 · Director
Tour Eiffel

Tour Eiffel

1994 · Director

Der Fensterputzer

1993 · Director

Within Grasp

1992 · Director

Tour d'Amour

1989 · Director