In the year 1939, his family made the significant decision to emigrate to the beautiful country of Uruguay, marking a pivotal moment in their lives.
In 1956, he was awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend the esteemed Hochschule der Künste (HDK) in Berlin, Germany, a prestigious institution that would shape his future in the world of art.
Between the years 1959 and 1964, he held various roles at the German television channel Suedwestfunk, initially serving as an assistant and later ascending to the position of director, gaining valuable experience in the industry.
In the academic year 1967-1968, he took on the role of lecturer at the renowned Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie in Berlin, where he shared his knowledge and expertise with aspiring filmmakers.
In addition to his work in television, he co-founded the German distributor Filmverlag der Autoren, a venture that allowed him to be at the forefront of the film industry.
Since 1985, he has held the esteemed position of headmaster of the section Film- und Medienkunst at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin, a role that has allowed him to shape the minds of future artists and continue his legacy in the world of art.
