Robert Wiene was a film director of the German silent cinema. He is particularly known for directing the German silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and a succession of other expressionist films. Wiene also directed a variety of other films of varying styles and genres. Following the Nazi rise to power in Germany, Wiene fled into exile.
Robert Wiene has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Signature works include The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Hands of Orlac, Ultimatum. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
