ARD mourns Regina Ziegler, founder of Ziegler Film in 1973
Munich – November 01, 2026 -- German public broadcaster ARD and its film arm ARD Degeto have announced the death of producer Regina Ziegler, who founded her own production company in 1973 and built it into one of Germany's most significant independent producers over more than five decades.
Ziegler launched her company in 1973 in a male-dominated industry
When Ziegler founded her company, the film industry was far more male-dominated than it is today, according to ARD. The broadcaster credits her with building the business through persistence and an instinct for material and talent.