Place of Birth: Wien, AustriaBirthday: 13 February 1949Bio: Iconoclastic Austrian indie director and former New German Cinema actor Peter Kern isn\'t just the subject of Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala\'s \"Kern,\" but also the low-fi film\'s strongest creative force. He appeared in more than 70 feature films and directed a further 25. At his peak, Kern worked with the best directors of his era, including Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Fox and His Friends, The Stationmaster\'s Wife), Hans-Jurgen Syberberg (Hitler: A Film From Germany) and Wim Wenders (Wrong Move).
“When I yell at you, please do not be immediately hurt. If I insult you, take it as proof of love. Remember, I\'m Austrian, insane, hysterical, hypocritical and undemocratic.”
