Bio

George Moorse was an American film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to German cinema. Educated at Hofstra College and Washington Square College in New York, he began his career in Germany as a screenwriter, collaborating with directors like Peter Lilienthal. Moorse was a prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, directing films such as Kuckucksjahre (1967) and Der Findling (1967), an adaptation of Heinrich von Kleist's novella. His work is noted for its innovative storytelling and exploration of complex human emotions.