K11 – Kommissare im Einsatz is a pseudo-documentary in the style of a real-life crime drama, which is broadcast on the private channels Sat.1 and Puls 4 and so far consists of nine seasons.
The show is set in the city of Cologne and follows the lives of a group of young people in their twenties and thirties. The characters work, live, and love in the city, and the show focuses on their relationships, dramas, and personal struggles.
When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
In this film adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, a group of lovers, fairies, and amateur actors find themselves entangled in a magical forest where love is transformed, mischief ensues, and star-crossed lovers reunite.
Ask Me If I'm Happy is a bittersweet comedy that tells the story of a group of friends who navigate through unrequited love, the ups and downs of amateur acting, and the challenges of maintaining friendships. The movie is told in a nonlinear timeline, with flashbacks and a focus on the emotions and relationships between the characters. Aspiring actors, broken relationships, and a dying wish are some of the elements that make this story a tearjerker.
During World War II, a man is recruited by British intelligence to impersonate a British officer and act as a decoy for the real officer who is targeted by the enemy. He must navigate through nervousness, military training, public speaking, and the pressure of playing a convincing role.
Shadows is a drama that explores the theme of racial prejudice through the lens of a forbidden romance. Set in 1950s New York City, the film follows a young African-American man who falls in love with a white woman, leading to conflict and challenges as they navigate societal norms and their own personal struggles. The film delves into themes of identity, prejudice, and the complexities of relationships in a time of racial tension.
Clouds of May is a comedy-drama film that follows a film director who returns to his rural village in Anatolia to shoot a movie. The film explores themes of family relationships, immigration, and alienation. It also delves into the complexities of friendship and the dynamics of various relationships, such as husband-wife, mother-son, and father-son. The story captures the essence of both rural and urban settings, showcasing the stark contrast between the village and Istanbul, Turkey. With minimalism as a stylistic approach, the film provides a glimpse into the life of the protagonist and his interactions with the people of his village, capturing the essence of their everyday lives.
In a small seaside village in Mauritania, a young boy dreams of leaving his homeland behind and embarking on a new and exciting journey. As he navigates the complexities of life in a place marked by poverty and isolation, he forms unexpected friendships and discovers new forms of happiness.
Insect is a dark comedy film that follows the story of an amateur actor who develops an obsession with insects. As his fascination grows, he begins to experience a metamorphosis of his own, leading to a series of bizarre and unsettling events. The film explores themes of misanthropy, transformation, and the thin line between reality and fantasy.
Stopped on Track is a poignant drama that follows the story of a man who is diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor and has only a few months to live. As he grapples with the reality of his illness, he must also face the emotional toll it takes on him and his wife. Through the lens of an amateur actor, the film explores the decline of his health and the profound impact it has on his relationships and outlook on life.
In Girlfriend, a young man with Down syndrome named Evan finds himself working at a gas station where he becomes infatuated with a cashier named Candy. As their relationship develops, Evan faces challenges brought on by his disability and the obstacles that come with young love.
When a high school science teacher takes his class on a camping trip to explore an ancient curse, they accidentally awaken a reanimated Bigfoot. Chaos ensues as the creature terrorizes the group, forcing them to fight for their lives.
The main hero obsessively wants to become an actor. The would-be actor fails two entrance exams to the state acting school and has a nervous breakdown. Eventually he commits himself to the mental institution where patients are rehabilitated by doing some artwork. He refuses to paint but does some acting. He participates in a play where a lead, playing Oedipus, actually blinds himself. Out of the institution he has dreams of killing his father, but finally seems to be ready to start over again and either act without the state license or take another job.
After a bad emotional streak, Vicente de León receives some mysterious shoes from a stranger. From that moment on, he'll gradually enter into a strange spiral of chaos and violence without apparent explanation.
An anthology of stories about the indigenous Nenet peoples of the Northern Russian tundra, and how their way of life was disrupted by the advent of Soviet power.
Pepe is 15. His life in social misery changes completely when he is chosen as the main character of a film production. Shot on location where he lives with his primitive, brutal and authoritarian father, a pig farmer.
When a meteor crashes into Crater Lake, it awakens a prehistoric lake monster that begins terrorizing the nearby town. As the creature rampages through the community, a group of unlikely heroes must come together to stop the monster before it destroys everything in its path.
Modern fairy tale about the small town of Fårtuna where the chief of police is also an amateur theater director. The local shop assistant Linda aspires to become an actress and gets discovered by a talent agent from Stockholm.
The mother of three children seems to become romantically involved with the man playing Don Juan in the same local countryside theatre where she is acting. The children decide to try to poison the man who is threatening their family life. The real life and the stage roles get intertwined...