Helmut Dietl (; 22 June 1944 – 30 March 2015) was a German film director and author from Bad Wiessee.
Work After leaving grammar school in 1958, Dietl completed a degree in theatre studies and history of art. He then became head of photography and later assistant director to the Munich Kammerspiele theatre. He first achieved directorial success with the TV series Monaco Franze, eventually moving on to create several notable films with the aid of Patrick Süskind's writing.
In 1998, he was a member of the judging panel at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.
He died in Munich on 30 March 2015.
Selected filmography + TV series Year Title Starring Notes 1974–1975 Günther Maria Halmer (as Charlie Häusler) 1979 Der ganz normale Wahnsinn (as Maximilian Glanz) 1983 Monaco Franze Helmut Fischer (as Monaco Franze) 1986Kir Royal Franz Xaver Kroetz (as Baby Schimmerlos) + Film Year Title Notes 1979It Can Only Get WorseA short edited version of Der ganz normale Wahnsinn 1992Schtonk!nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film 1997 1999 2005 2012
Awards 1996 Bavarian Film Awards, Best Director 2013 Deutscher Filmpreis, lifetime achievement award 2014 Bambi Award, lifetime achievement award
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