Rosa von Praunheim
Rosa von Praunheim is a pioneering German filmmaker and LGBTQ+ activist, known for his influential works that challenge societal norms and advocate for gay rights. He gained prominence with his 1971 film 'Nicht der Homosexuelle ist pervers, sondern die Situation, in der er lebt' ('It’s Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Situation in Which He Lives'), which addressed the struggles of the gay community in Germany. Von Praunheim also founded the SchwuZ nightclub in Berlin in 1977, which became a crucial safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and a hub for queer culture.
Born on Nov 25, 1942 (82 years old)
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Rosa von Praunheim is a filmmaker and LGBTQ activist who is now represented in the Gießkannenmuseum Gießen.
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Rosa von Praunheim founded the SchwuZ in 1977 as the first gay space in West Berlin.
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