Hugo Niebeling

German film producer (1931-2016)

Hugo Niebeling (2 February 1931 – 9 July 2016)[1][2] was a German movie director and producer.

Hugo Niebeling
Hugo Niebeling in December 2014.
Born(1931-02-02)2 February 1931
Düsseldorf, Germany
Died9 July 2016(2016-07-09) (aged 85)
Hilden, Germany
Occupation(s)Film director
Film producer
Years active1956 – 2016
AwardsSee list of awards in the article.

He was known for his work on industrial and music movies. He is thought to be one of the most important figures of these genres in Germany. His work has been said helped create the modern music video.[3] His feature-movie documentary Alvorada was nominated for an Academy Award in 1963.

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