Meant to be a diatribe against yellow journalism and current social ills, this weakly limned drama by Josef von Baky features a reporter who works for one of the tabloid papers. The reporter digs up dirt on the past life of a local hotel owner, and wanting to take full advantage of the muck, he strings out his revelations in a series of perjorative, damning articles on the man. The result of this campaign turns out to be much worse than simply ruining the hotel owner's reputation.
"Wunderbar" takes on a new meaning in this routine satire by Bernhard Wicki about a bar that is miraculously transported by God Himself to a nearby, new location on an island. The nature of the miracle is a bit strange, but it comes in answer to Pater Malachias' prayers to get the sin-ridden place out of the center of the city. The good and naive Malachias is subtly played by Horst Bollimann. Once this miracle of relocation has occurred, the sharks and entrepreneurs, who would bilk both the faithful and the curiosity-seekers alike, crop up like an unwanted epidemic. The mercenary and the sacred clash, as many try to find deeper meaning in what has happened, and Pater Malachias starts to doubt the wisdom of his original prayer.
In the aftermath of World War II, a Jewish man is wrongly accused of a crime and stands trial, revealing the deep-rooted anti-Semitism in society.
Oberst Chabert is a French officer who miraculously reappears after being presumed dead in battle. His sudden return causes chaos in the lives of his former wife, who has since remarried, and the man she has married. Oberst Chabert seeks to reclaim his identity amidst the political and social turmoil of post-revolutionary France.
A salesman named Willy Loman, who has been traveling for work for years, starts to face the harsh reality of his life as he struggles with his failures and regrets. Willy tries to hold onto his fading dreams of success and happiness, but ultimately succumbs to the despair and disillusionment that come with old age and a lifetime of missed opportunities.
Brückenallee Nr. 3 is a compelling drama that explores the lives and relationships of the residents in a small street. The film delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotions. Through interconnected storylines, it portrays the joys and struggles of the characters as they navigate through their individual journeys.
A group of men from a small village abducts the women from a neighboring village in an attempt to prevent them from leaving with Roman soldiers. Chaos ensues as the women's families try to rescue them.
Nathan der Weise (1967) is a comedy-drama romance film based on the play of the same name. The story revolves around a Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian who strive for religious tolerance and understanding in Jerusalem during the Crusades. It explores the themes of unity, compassion, and the power of friendship.
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