Bertram Verhaag was born in Sosnowitz (Upper Silesia) in 1944 and studied sociology and economics. He was a freelance worker in the department of urban development in Munich for three years. He attended the Munich College of Film and TV, and in 1976 founded DENKmal-Film Production with Claus Strigel. Collaborating as producers, authors, and directors, they have produced more than 90 films for cinema and television.
