Balko is a German prime time television series broadcast on the private TV channel RTL. It is a police detective story with comical twists featuring two inspectors of the Dortmund police, Balko and his colleague Klaus Krapp. Balko's main characteristics are his coolness and his consistently laid-back appearance, whereas “Krappi” is a typical mama’s boy and very clumsy. The series started in 1995 and has won several television awards.
Lola has 20 minutes to save her boyfriend, Manni, who will be killed if she doesn't come up with 100,000 Deutschmarks. She goes on a series of runs, each with different outcomes, trying to find the money. In one run, she robs a bank with her estranged father's help. In another run, she wins the money at a casino. Each run explores different possibilities and explores the concept of fate.
Arme Millionäre is an Austro-German comedy-drama television film series first aired on RTL on 22 August 2005. 12 episodes were aired between then and 2006. The series is about a billionaire family who suddenly find themselves poor.
My Blind Date with Life is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the story of a visually impaired man who overcomes adversity and deception to find love and success. The protagonist, Saliya Kahawatte, dreams of working in a luxurious hotel and embarks on an apprenticeship, all while hiding his disability. With the support of his friends and perseverance, he manages to secure a job in a top hotel and goes on a blind date, revealing his true self to his date. The film explores themes of trust, overcoming adversity, and living a lie.
Werner, a comic strip artist, gets into wild adventures with his friends. They ride motorcycles, drink beer, and get involved with a rock gang.
Pappa ante Portas (1991) is a comedy film about a man who is forced into retirement by his wife. He faces various humorous situations and challenges, including dealing with his boss, a cleaning lady, and his son. The film explores themes of marriage, family relationships, and awkwardness.
The Princess and the Warrior tells the story of a nurse and an ex-soldier whose lives are brought together by a chance encounter in a small town. As their connection deepens, they find themselves facing a series of unexpected events and challenges, including a bank robbery and a dangerous obsession. Set against the backdrop of a remote and mysterious town, the film explores themes of grief, desperation, and the power of human connection.
Julian is a 12-year-old boy whose family is just scraping by in the Ruhr industrial region of Germany in the early 1960s . When his mother and younger sister go away for a while, he is left mostly alone in the apartment while his father works in the coal mine. He has to confront the confusing world of adults and older boys and the older girl next door on his own. Finally events build up and threaten to tear the family apart.
With a t-shirt sale the two friends Günther and Wolfgang finally want to turn their backs on unemployment benefits. But this plan is not as easy to implement as expected and in the end, almost everything is different than it initially looks. But one thing is certain: there is always time of a Schnitzel.
Two friends prioritize their friendship over romantic relationships, leading to comedic and romantic situations.
Willi Schulze is a car mechanic. Together with Paul, who escaped from an orphanage, he runs a garage. During the testing of a car, Willi finds out the brakes aren't working that good. A fatal accident can just be prevented. He tries to hitchhike home and gets picked up by American election expert Willy Schneider. Together they also get an accident and both lose their memory. The police assumes Schulze is the election expert and rapidly he turns into the pivot in a stone-hard election-contest.
My Brother Simple is a heartwarming comedy-drama set in Northern Germany. It follows the story of a mentally disabled man named Simple and his estranged brother. Together, they embark on a road trip filled with hilarious and touching moments. Along the way, they encounter a prostitute, a toy robot, and a stolen police car, leading to unexpected adventures and personal growth.
Gunther and Wolfgang, two long-time unemployed friends spot an opportunity when their favorite Schnitzel shop is closing up and they want to run it themselves. Only problem is they need 10,000 euros advance payment. Like so many German unemployed they come up with the nuttiest plans, the craziest schemes and the daftest ideas to get the cash. When an old friend of Wolfgang's wife turns out to have made quite the fortune, they embark on their adventure to make a quick buck. Unfortunately, their best laid plans don't exactly work out. A story about friendship, human kindness, ambition, love and trust and obviously Schnitzel.
Out of Bounds is a comedy crime drama film released in 2006. The movie follows the story of a golf champion who finds himself in a bizarre situation when he comes across his own doppelganger. As he tries to unravel the mystery behind this strange occurrence, he gets caught up in a series of hilarious and dangerous adventures. With elements of comedy, crime, and drama, Out of Bounds offers a unique and entertaining storyline.
The dishes are smashed, the lampshade broken, the curtain torn down. The relationship between Marlene and her husband Paul seems to be over. In fact, the two have not gotten along so well for a long time - and out of sheer high spirits they have just made up for their bachelorette party. This is what Marlene is most surprised about, because her plan was actually quite different: the insurance broker wants to divorce her easy-going husband, who has been cheating on her constantly for the past 30 years of marriage.