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), Der ewige Klang (1943) and Vor uns liegt das Leben (1948). He was previously married to Gerda Danker. He died on August 6, 1971 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.