**Wolfgang Becker (1954-2024)** was a German director and screenwriter, celebrated for his sensitive and often bittersweet perspective on German society and history.

His most celebrated film is **"Good Bye, Lenin!"** (2003), an international success that skillfully portrayed with irony and emotion the consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall on everyday life, becoming a cult classic.

Previously, he had already showcased his talent with **"Das Leben ist eine Baustelle"** (1997), a dramatic comedy that explored the complexities of human relationships. Among his other works, **"Ich und Kaminski"** (2015), a philosophical road movie, stands out.

Becker was a master at combining comedy and drama, creating empathetic characters and narratives that reflected on individual and collective identities in contexts of change.