Robert Wiene, a multifaceted creative genius, emerged onto the world stage on April 24, 1873, in the vibrant city of Breslau, Silesia, Germany, which is now known as Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland. This extraordinary individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema, his expertise extending to both writing and directing.
Wiene's most iconic work is undoubtedly the groundbreaking 1920 film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a masterpiece of German Expressionist cinema that continues to captivate audiences to this very day. In addition to this masterpiece, his impressive repertoire also includes the 1916 film, Das wandernde Licht, and the 1933 film, Polizeiakte 909.
Sadly, Robert Wiene's remarkable journey came to an end on July 17, 1938, in the City of Light, Paris, France.
