Günther Rittau was born on August 7, 1893 in Königshütte, Upper Silesia, Germany [now Chorzów, Slaskie, Poland]. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Metropolis (1927), Vor uns liegt das Leben (1948) and Der ewige Klang (1943). He was married to Gerda Danker. He died on August 6, 1971 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
