Nationality: German. Born: Helma Sanders in Emden, Germany, 20 By SANDERS-BRAHMS: articles- November 1940: added her mothers maiden name to her own to differentiate herself from another New german Cinema filmmaker Helke Sander. Education: Studied acting in Hanover, Germany: Misunderstood Mother and Forgotten Father. interview with g studied drama and literature at Cologne University Career: Worked