Mourning for Michel Bergmann: Popular author and director died

Mourning for Michel Bergmann: Popular author and director died

In the German cultural area there is sad news to report: Michel Bergmann, a versatile author, journalist, director and producer, died on June 15, 2025 in Berlin at the age of 80. According to the Diogenes Verlag, he died after a short, serious illness, which triggered great grief from his fans and colleagues. The Jewish general, who quotes the family and emphasized the loss of the remarkable artist, also reported on his death.

Bergmann was born on January 6, 1945 in Riehen near Basel, as a child of Jewish refugees. His mother came from Germany while his father came from Poland. After an eventful life that initially led him to Paris and later to Frankfurt, he devoted himself to journalism and received an apprenticeship at the Frankfurter Rundschau. Over the years he made it a high reputation as a freelance journalist.

literary heir

As a writer, Bergmann was extremely productive and versatile. In 2010 he began with his novel trilogy "Die Partacher", who discussed the history of the Frankfurt Jews after the Second World War. The far -reaching effect of his work was particularly evident by the film adaptation of his first part under the title "It was once in Germany ..." in 2017, which had its premiere at the Berlinale and was recognized internationally. He was also able to draw attention to himself with his short novel "Weinhebers suitcase", which deals with the origin of the state of Israel.

Another highlight in Bergmann's work was his first crime novel "The Rabbi and the Commissioner - you shouldn't murder", who appeared in 2021 and formed the basis for a number. Two more volumes followed, and his current novel "In the evening" will be released in autumn 2025.

cinematic contributions and recognitions

Bergmann left also impressively traces in the film industry. He was involved in numerous productions, including well -known titles such as "Hello Uncle Doc" and "Police Call 110". His comprehensive talent was recognized in 2016 with the Hessian script price, an award that underlined the importance of his work in the area of ​​script letter.

The heritage of Michel Bergmann will remain alive in the cultural landscape of Germany. The large number of his works and the topics he treated will continue to inspire the generations in the future and stimulate thought. His death is a great loss for culture, and the memories of his voice and unique style will always continue in the hearts of his readers and spectators.

For more information about Michel Bergmann, take a look at the reports from hessenschau.de , juedische-allgemeine.de and other details on wikipedia .