**Georg Wilhelm Pabst (1885-1967)** was an influential Austrian director, a key figure in 1920s German cinema. A prominent exponent of New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit), his style was characterized by acute social and psychological realism.

Pabst excelled at portraying the complex human condition and social criticism of the era, often through strong female figures. Notable among his silent masterpieces are *Die freudlose Gasse* (1925), a stark portrayal of post-war poverty, and *Lulu – Pandora's Box* (1929), featuring the iconic Louise Brooks, which explores the figure of the "femme fatale."

With the advent of sound cinema, he directed the powerful anti-war film *Westfront 1918* (1930) and *Kameradschaft* (1931), on working-class solidarity. His work left an indelible mark for its analytical approach and ability to probe the psychological depths of characters. Having fled Nazism, his post-war career was less impactful.