Filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim Marries His Partner - Rosa von Praunheim marries longtime partner in intimate Berlin ceremony
Filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim, 83, has married his longtime partner, Oliver Sechting, in Berlin. The couple, together since 2008, held their ceremony at Schmargendorf town hall on a Friday. Known for his bold films and activism, von Praunheim proposed to Sechting just weeks before the wedding.
Von Praunheim and Sechting exchanged vows in a quiet ceremony attended by close friends. The filmmaker chose a unique wedding ring design featuring a frog—a symbol tied to his wish to be reborn as one in his next life. After the event, the couple shared a photo of their matching rings on Instagram.
The marriage marks a new chapter for the couple, who have been partners for 16 years. Von Praunheim’s career, spanning over five decades, continues to shape cinema and culture. Their wedding follows a long history of artistic and personal milestones for the filmmaker.
