In 1970s Hamburg, a serial killer terrorizes the city's red-light district. The Golden Glove follows the story of Fritz Honka, a loner and alcoholic who murders women and dismembers their bodies in his apartment. Based on a true story, this film explores the dark underbelly of Hamburg's nightlife and the brutal crimes committed by a sadistic killer.
Set in post-World War II Germany, 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' follows the story of Maria Braun, a strong-willed German woman who navigates through the challenges of the black market, an interracial relationship, and her own personal ambition. As she builds a new life for herself amidst the rubble of war, Maria's journey is marked by infidelity, political turmoil, and the pursuit of success in a male-dominated society.
Amrum Island, Spring 1945. In the final days of the war, 12-year-old Nanning braves the treacherous sea to hunt seals, goes fishing at night, and works the nearby farm to help his mother feed the family. Despite the hardship, life on the beautiful, windswept island almost feels like paradise. But when peace finally comes, it reveals a deeper threat: the enemy is far closer than he imagined.
Lola is a drama and romance movie set in post-war Germany. It follows the story of Lola, a cabaret singer and prostitute, who gets caught up in a web of corruption and political intrigue. As she navigates through the world of real estate deals and corrupt politicians, she finds herself torn between her love for a civil servant and her desire for a better life. The movie explores themes of economic recovery, sexual interest, and the struggle for power.
Lili Marleen is a singer who falls in love with a Nazi officer during World War II. Despite their differences and the war tearing them apart, their love continues to endure. Through music and resistance, they navigate the challenges of their forbidden relationship.
In 1930s Berlin, a Jewish strongman named Jacob becomes a performer in a circus. As the Nazis rise to power, Jacob must navigate the growing hostility towards the Jewish community while trying to protect his family and friends. Based on a true story, 'Invincible' depicts the struggle and resilience of the Jewish people during this dark time in history.
An action-packed race to find the legendary treasure of the Nibelungen hidden by Charlemagne and thought to be the biggest lost treasure in the world.
The Promise is a drama/romance film set in East Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. It follows the story of a young physicist and his relationship with a professor and his family. As political tensions rise, the characters are faced with the challenges of living under a repressive regime and the desire for freedom. The plot explores themes of politics, German reunification, anti-communism, and the impact of the Berlin Wall on the lives of ordinary people. The story also delves into personal struggles, including murder, death, coming of age, and the complexities of relationships in a divided society.
An unsuspecting student thinks that the wife of an arms dealer is unhappy, but in reality she appears as cynical as her capitalist man.
The Third Generation is a comedic crime drama set in 1979 Berlin. The story revolves around a group of left-wing terrorists and a clueless businessman who gets kidnapped. Chaos ensues as the characters navigate through deception, betrayal, and a tangled web of relationships.
Story concerns two friends, Freya and Irmtraut and their relationships with the same man, Traugott, who finds it impossible to choose between the two women.
The time is the French Revolution; the place is the village of Travers, ensconsed in neutral Switzerland. Prussian aesthete Herman Beyer is on the verge of divorcing wife Corinna Harfouch. Radical writer Uwe Kokisch, Corinna's lover, hopes to find a way of smoothing out animosities. What follows, however, is a nonstop drinking binge. The film subliminally addresses the then-prevalent issue of a divided Germany. Whether or not it succeeds is unimportant; Treffen in Travers (Reunion in Travers) has proven to be a crowd pleaser wherever it has been shown.
Senator Isaak Kohler shoots and kills Professor Winter in a crowded restaurant, while Winter is dining with the struggling idealistic young lawyer, Felix Spat. Kohler puts up no defense and is sentenced to twenty years. Kohler then gets his daughter Helene to pay the reluctant Spat to reinvestigate the case, on the assumption that Kohler is innocent. The newspapers pick up on this and begin to question whether Kohler was wrongly convicted.
The American Soldier follows an ex-soldier who becomes a hired killer. He finds himself navigating through a world of police corruption, prostitution, and violence in Munich, Germany. As the body count rises, he is consumed by a sense of nihilism and cold-bloodedness. The film explores themes of coolness, elimination, and the consequences of war.