Ein Heim für Tiere is a German television series.
In this epic adventure drama based on a poem, a little person sets out on a quest for revenge after his brother is killed by a ruthless king. Along the way, he embarks on a journey filled with battles, sword-fights, and mythical creatures. With the help of a group of loyal companions, he must overcome betrayal and treachery to fulfill his destiny and restore justice to the land.
Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy follows the story of a legendary king who is betrayed by his knights in his quest for a fabled treasure. Set in the mystical land of Iceland, this epic adventure showcases the hero's journey through encounters with mythical creatures, battles against dragons, and the ultimate test of loyalty and honor. With influences from Norse and Germanic mythology, this movie takes viewers on a captivating ride filled with excitement, betrayal, and a touch of romance.
A priest with a knack for solving mysteries gets involved in a case of a stolen painting and a murder. He must navigate through a web of clues and suspects to uncover the truth.
Der Senator is a gripping political drama that traces the life of a senator, from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to power. As he navigates the treacherous world of politics, he must make tough decisions that will shape his career and define his legacy.
The harmless Berlin taxi driver Herbert Boeckmann has a bad day: Three mysterious gentlemen put the corpse of Boris Stravinsky, a Russian economist, into the car. Unsuspecting Herbert brings the "passenger" to East Berlin. There Boeckmann falls into the clutches of the KGB, who considers him a top agent of the CIA. As Herbert eventually returns to the western part of the city, the CIA waiting for him to be the taxi driver again suspected of being a top agent of the KGB. To prove his innocence, Herbert must find the real killer of Stravinsky. Herbert is given mysterious vials to which he sniffs in extreme situations, helping them not only to amazing powers and unsuspected abilities. As Super Agent "Herbie Melbourne" mixed Herbert on the agent scene. But between the lines he gets in the line of professional killer.
An original animated film that tells the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers in a stimulating and humorous way by giving the characters Pontius Pilate and his wife and secretary the opportunity to repeatedly intervene in the narrative process by commenting on it and referring to the present.
In 'Die Katze' (1968), a lonely boy finds his life transformed when he encounters a magical cat who takes him on fantastical adventures. The cat brings him joy, laughter, and teaches him valuable life lessons. But as the boy's bond with the cat grows, he begins to realize that the cat's presence may not be as innocent as it seems. As he unravels the truth behind the cat's powers, the boy must confront his fears and make a choice that will change his life forever.
Sir Basil Zaharoff - Makler des Todes is a dramatic movie that follows the life of Sir Basil Zaharoff, a controversial arms dealer, as he navigates through the world of international politics and military conflicts. It portrays his rise to power, the web of relationships he establishes, and the dark secrets he holds. The movie explores the theme of power, greed, and the consequences of one man's actions on a global scale.
Director Wolfgang Staudte who left East Germany in 1953 to make movies in West Germany, takes a few swipes at the West German judicial system in this fairly effective courtroom drama about the murder of a four-month-old baby. Police almost immediately arrest the mother Ingrid who is the mistress of the father, a rich business VIP married to another woman. His position and wealth keep him insulated from suspicion. A hot-shot lawyer has to overcome the unaccountably biased perceptions of the police, the judge, the prosecutor and almost everyone else in the judicial system. The defence lawyer, driven to an extreme, knows he has to find the real killer or his client will be convicted.
In der Sache I. Robert Oppenheimer is a drama movie that explores the inner conflict of physicist Robert Oppenheimer during the McCarthy era. Oppenheimer, known as the mastermind behind the Manhattan Project, faces pressure from American politics and struggles with loyalty and suspicion. The movie delves into the dialogue-driven interrogation of Oppenheimer and the mistrust surrounding nuclear issues and the Cold War.
Der arme Bitos... oder Das Diner der Köpfe is a 1963 movie that is based on a play. It is a drama.
The Gangster Macheath secretly marries the daughter of beggar king Peachum. When Peachum finds out, he instructs the police chief Brown to arrest and hang Macheath. If not, all the beggars of Soho will disturb the upcoming coronation.