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Oliver Berben has been part of the Constantin Film group since 1999 as a producer and Managing Director of MOOVIE – the art of entertainment, a subsidiary of Constantin Film AG. Since then, he has produced more than 70 television and cinema films, including SASS – DIE MEISTERDIEBE (2001), AUTOBAHNRASER (2003), ELEMENTARTEILCHEN (2005), KEIN BUND FÜRS LEBEN (2007) and WARUM MÄNNER NICHT ZUHÖREN UND FRAUEN SCHLECHT EINPARKEN (2007), as well as television productions such as DIE PATRIARCHIN (2006) and AFRIKA, MON AMOUR (2007). Next year, Berben will produce the new Constantin Film production MÄNNERSACHE, by and starring comedian Mario Barth, and, together with Martin Moszkowicz, DIE PÄPSTIN, based on Donna W. Cross’s bestseller. For MOOVIE – the art of entertainment, his forthcoming productions include the three-part saga KRUPP – EINE DEUTSCHE FAMILIE and Doris Dörrie’s six-part miniseries KLIMAWECHSEL.
CEO Fred Kogel says: “Oliver Berben is one of Germany’s most experienced and innovative young producers. I am delighted that his expertise will now be available to Constantin Film AG for the long term in a position of responsibility.”
Martin Moszkowicz, Executive Board Member for Production, says: “Oliver Berben is not only a long-standing member of the Constantin family but also a good friend. His appointment to the management of Constantin Film Produktion GmbH sets the course for the company’s continued successful position at the forefront of Germany’s production landscape.”
Oliver Berben says: “I am very much looking forward to the many responsibilities involved in managing Constantin Film Produktion and thank the Executive Board of Constantin Film AG for the trust placed in me. The opportunity to help shape the future of this first-class company is a unique challenge that I am especially pleased to accept with all my energy. Most of all, however, I look forward to working with Constantin Film’s producers and employees, the many creative people in this industry, and especially Martin Moszkowicz, who has supported me since the beginning of my work at Constantin Film AG.”
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