Rosa von Praunheim, a prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, passed away at the age of 83 in Berlin. He gained recognition in 1971 with his groundbreaking film “Nicht der Homosexuelle ist pervers, sondern die Situation, in der er lebt”. Throughout his career, Praunheim was known for his influential work in advancing German-language cinema.

In 2020, he was honored with the Max Ophüls Festival’s honorary award for his contributions to promoting young German-speaking filmmakers. His death was reported by media outlets and announced on Deutschlandfunk on December 17, 2025.