Biography
Paul Zils (18 June 1915 β 30 March 1979) was a German-Indian documentary filmmaker who played a major role in the development of Indian documentary filmmaking. Born in Germany, Zils moved to India in the late 1940s, where he became deeply involved in the country's burgeoning film industry, particularly in the documentary genre. He is best known for his collaborations with the Films Division of India, where he worked as both a director and a producer, helping to shape the documentary film landscape in post-independence India. Zils was instrumental in capturing the social and political changes occurring in India during the mid-20th century, focusing on issues such as poverty, agriculture, and cultural heritage. His films were notable for their sensitivity to Indian traditions and issues, and his work brought global attention to the power of documentary cinema as a tool for social change.
Filmography
all 33
Movies 33
Director 33

Buddhismus in Ceylon (1963)

The Vanishing Tribe (1959)

The School (1956)

The Ripening Seed (1956)

Textiles (1956)

Oraons of Bihar (1955)

Fisherfolk of Bombay (1955)

Agriculture (1955)

Ujala (1954)

Family in Bangalore (1954)

Zalzala (1952)

Shabash (1952)

India is Ours (1950)

Our India (1950)

Two Worlds (1949)

White Magic (1949)

The Last Jewel (1949)

Kurwandi Road (1948)

Child (1948)

Community (1947)

Fanny Elssler (1937)

Seven Slaps (1937)

Lucky Kids (1936)
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GenderMale
Birthday1915-06-18
Deathday1979-03-30 (63 years old)
Birth PlaceWuppertal, Germany
CitizenshipsGermany
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