Next Door is a comedy-drama that follows the journey of a husband and wife as they navigate the challenges of their relationship in Berlin. Filled with humorous moments and unexpected twists, the film explores themes of gentrification, social inequality, and the complexities of love. The story unfolds through a series of comedic and dramatic events, capturing the ups and downs of married life. With its unique blend of humor and heartfelt moments, Next Door is a captivating exploration of the complexities of modern relationships.
All Good is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the complex emotions and consequences following a traumatic event. The story revolves around the aftermath of a rape and focuses on the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate through guilt, love, and trauma. With gripping performances and a poignant narrative, the film raises important questions about society's response to such incidents.
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe is a movie based on the true story of the life of Stefan Zweig, a renowned Austrian-Jewish writer. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film explores his struggle as a Jewish refugee, his exile from Austria, his time in New York City, and his eventual suicide in Petropolis, Brazil. It portrays his interactions with other famous authors and intellectuals during this turbulent time in history.
Out of her love for the great thinker Leibniz, Queen Charlotte commissions a portrait of him. During the portrait sessions, the philosopher and the young painter engage in a passionate struggle for truth in image and likeness, and ultimately for love and death.
Bruno has lost his medical license and is now practicing illegally, no questions asked. His interest is aroused when a lawyer offers to have him treat a leukemia-stricken mafioso. This not only gets him caught between rival gangs, but also puts his old life further and further out of reach.
Fourteen-year-old Jeanne has lived in a farm commune since she was two years old. Her mother and father live in city communes and rarely visit. This is one of the commandments given by Otto, who rules the commune: children are to grow up without parents. Knowing nothing else, Jeanne enjoys her outdoor life, surrounded by lots of other children, until she falls in love with 16-year-old Jean and her childhood paradise begins to fall apart.
The undercover investigator Robert is supposed to win the trust of a criminal through a fictitious relationship with Leni. However, the feelings are not just a game. It is the spied criminal, of all people, who makes him confront his contradictory feelings…
Alexander is 30 years old and has never been in love - or has never been in love. He then sees in Paula, a theater actress, the possibility of sharing a future with someone.
Factory worker Nadine falls in love with her colleague Paul. Years later, she questions her view of him. A romantic social drama about the magic of falling in love and the pain of falling out of it, set in the Rhineland lignite mining region.
An encounter between a young nurse and her patient of the same age, Frida, on the border of professional distance and the desire for closeness.
The director of an elite boarding school is set on fire in his own bed and dies. Haller investigates covertly as the new music teacher.
Lea, a 23 year old university student, meets Ryan, a mysterious and charming man. Although Lea has a boyfriend, she lets Ryan seduce her. The next morning is a rude awakening, as what initially appears to be an attempt at blackmail turns into an exciting odyssey into the depths of the human soul, where Lea and Ryan have to take responsibility for their actions.
Film by Jan Bonny, also known as "Endlich Leben".
Two urban, liberal couples in their 30s decide to help a Russian friend escape to Austria. Though initially thrilled by this adventure, the Austrians soon find the very foundations of their friendships and relationships are threatened.
Two documentary filmmakers become the plaything of writer Peter Stamm and subject of the novel whose creation they actually wanted to document.
A clique gathers in a house in the country to hold its own personal funeral ceremony for a friend who has committed suicide. It's not unusual for extreme situations to lure people out of their shells. In this case, the suicide prompts them to switch off for a while; this weekend at least, these young people are no longer thinking about tomorrow. Instead, they surrender entirely to the moment and give their feelings free reign. They dance, love, argue, drink, go for walks, or take naps. But they also remember their dead friend, who is present in all their thoughts and conversations.