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Otto Hunte

Otto Hunte (9 January 1881 – 28 December 1960) was a German production designer, art director and set decorator. Hunte is considered one of the most important artists in the history of early German cinema, mainly for his set designs on the early silent movies of Fritz Lang. A working relationship with fellow designers Karl Vollbrecht and Erich Kettelhut defined his early career.

Otto Hunte

Name
Otto Hunte
Born
9 January 1881
Birthplace
Hamburg, Germany
Died
28 December 1960
Place of death
Potsdam, East Germany
Occupation
Production designer Art director Set decorator
Nationality
Germany
Languages
German

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Otto Hunte (9 January 1881 – 28 December 1960) was a German production designer, art director and set decorator. Hunte is considered one of the most important artists in the history of early German cinema, mainly for his set designs on the early silent movies of Fritz Lang. A working relationship with fellow designers Karl Vollbrecht and Erich Kettelhut defined his early career.

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Otto Hunte was an architect, art director and production designer, of German nationality. The architect was born in Hamburg and died in Potsdam. Languages used include German.

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