Thea Eymèsz

Biography

Thea Eymèsz was a well regarded editor. Her career in film began in the early 1960s in the animation studios of Bavaria film, and she went on to edit numerous reportages and industry films. In 1968 she met Peer Raben by chance. When Raben later mixed up the film reels of GODS OF THE PLAGUE during postproduction, it was Eymèsz who stepped in, restoring order and restructuring the film. Fassbinder was highly impressed by her achievement and, as a result, the two entered into a long and fruitful collaboration. It produced 15 films, including such diverse works as BEWARE OF A HOLY WHORE, FEAR EATS…