Edgar Reitz: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 16
- as director
- 12
- on screen
- 1967–2025
Edgar Reitz's Career in Numbers
Edgar Reitz's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edgar Reitz works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lust for Love (1967) to Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting (2025), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Edgar Reitz Movies by Decade
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were Edgar Reitz's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Edgar Reitz Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- History 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Edgar Reitz has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of history (1).
Edgar Reitz Career Milestones
- First film
- Lust for Love 1967
- Newest film
- Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting 2025
Edgar Reitz Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Edgar Reitz is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 12 as director and 1 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Edgar Reitz
12- 2025
Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting Drama - 2015
Home from Home: Chronicle of a Vision Drama - 2007
Heimat 3: A Chronicle of Endings and Beginnings Drama - 2006
Heimat Fragments: The Women Drama - 1993
Heimat II: A Chronicle of a Generation Drama - 1984
Heimat Drama - 1978
The Tailor from Ulm Drama - 1977
Zero Hour History - 1974
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death Drama - 1973
Die Reise nach Wien Comedy - 1969
Cardillac Drama - 1967
Lust for Love Drama
Edgar Reitz Movies as an Actor
1Edgar Reitz: Questions & Answers
How many movies Edgar Reitz has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Edgar Reitz been in?
Edgar Reitz is credited on 16 films, from 1967 to 2025. 1 of them as an actor and 12 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Edgar Reitz's newest movie?
The most recent film on Edgar Reitz's filmography is Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Painting (2025), which Edgar Reitz directed.
Who does Edgar Reitz work with most often?
Edgar Reitz shares the most films with Wim Wenders (2 films) and Volker Schlöndorff (2 films).
The Best Edgar Reitz Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.
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