Egon Günther is a former German film director and writer
Achievements
His film Lotte in Weimar was nominated for the Palme d"Or at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. In 1985, his film Morenga was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival.
Politics
He was a member of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany.
Membership
Sächsische Akademie der Künste. Akademie der Künste Berlin.