Shortly before the outbreak of World War II: Leopold Trepper, a colonel in the Red Army, travels to Belgium under a false name and sets up a spy ring there. Together with his employees Viktor Sukulow-Gurewitsch, Johann Wenzel, Hillel Katz and Michail Makarow, he succeeds in establishing a spy network throughout Belgium and France in a very short time. With the help of his cover companies - a chain of raincoat shops and later the import-export company Simexco ”- Trepper can collect information from the economy and the Wehrmacht, about Atlantic Wall construction sites and railway lines, and send it to Moscow. The agents also get help from patriots who want to free their countries from the occupation by the Germans.
Generale - Anatomie der Marneschlacht is a documentary film that explores the military strategy, disagreements, and crisis surrounding the Battle of the Marne in 1914. It focuses on the German and French officers, the plan gone wrong, and the impact of the invading German army. The film provides insights into the events and experiences of the Prussian and British armies during World War I. It portrays the discontent and unease among the soldiers and highlights the significance of this battle in shaping the outcome of the war.
Der Ruepp is a comedy movie released in 1965.
Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, falls in love with Desdemona, the daughter of a Venetian senator. However, their happiness is short-lived as Iago, Othello's ensign, plots to destroy their marriage out of jealousy. Manipulating Othello's insecurities, Iago convinces him that Desdemona has been unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences.
Germany, WWII: 10-year old Dagmar has just lost her beloved twin brother Doug and her family through a bomb attack. Together with a young girl who worked in the bakery of Dagmar's parents they escape to Bavaria and find shelter at some far relatives of Dagmar's family. The little girl just doesn't feel comfortable in the strange family but soon finds a good friend: Laurent, a 17-year old French alien employee. Laurent is tormented by August, the "head of the family", but cannot defend himself because as soon as he causes a conflict he will be sent into an approved school in France which is even worse. Dagmar and Laurent become very close and become almost like brother and sister, they are all they have and Dagmar even falls a bit in love with Laurent. One day August sees how Laurent hugs Dagmar, he provokes a conflict and at the end Laurent is sent back to France...
In the 1750s, a Prussian soldier fights in the Battle of Lobositz while wearing his uniform.
The film follows the story of a German General who is put on trial for shooting a dog during World War II. Through courtroom drama and flashbacks, the film explores the moral dilemma faced by the General and raises questions about accountability and justice in times of war.
Al Capone, a notorious bank robber and safecracker, is on the run and finds himself hiding in the deep forests of Germany. Based on a novel, the movie explores Capone's dark and mysterious encounters in the unfamiliar surroundings.
Karl Sand (1964) is a compelling drama depicting the tumultuous life of Karl Sand, an influential figure in German history. Set during the early 19th century, the movie showcases Sand's fervent revolutionary beliefs and the consequences he faced for his actions. With powerful performances and a gripping storyline, Karl Sand portrays the struggles of a man who fought tirelessly for his ideals.
In 'People in the Net,' a group of spies navigate a virtual landscape of deception and danger, as they try to outwit one another in a high-stakes game of espionage. Set in 1959, this gripping movie explores the dark underworld of digital manipulation and surveillance, where trust is a luxury and betrayal is always lurking.
1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group's attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he's got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy's fiancée.
Alte Kameraden is a drama movie released in 1969.
Set in Austria in 1934, the movie portrays the events surrounding the assassination of Engelbert Dollfuss, the Austrian Chancellor. It explores the political climate of the time and the consequences of the assassination.
During World War II, a Wehrmacht soldier finds himself questioning his beliefs and morals as he witnesses the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. As a night filled with challenges and dilemmas unfolds, he must confront the true nature of his duty and decide whether to follow orders or follow his conscience.