In 1984 East Berlin, an agent of the secret police becomes increasingly absorbed by the lives of a writer and his lover while conducting surveillance. As he uncovers the truth about their loyalty to the party and their illicit relationship, he must decide where his allegiances lie. Set against the backdrop of a surveillance state and the looming threat of the Berlin Wall, this political thriller explores themes of loyalty, freedom, and the power of art.
A fake Fabergé egg recovered from a fellow British secret service agent leads James Bond to uncover a jewel smuggling operation headed by the mysterious Octopussy, and a plot to blow up a NATO air base. Bond infiltrates Khan's palace in Rajasthan, defeats him in a game of backgammon, and escapes with the real Fabergé egg fitted with tracking devices. Bond discovers that Khan is working with Soviet general Orlov to expand Soviet control in Europe. Bond teams up with Octopussy to deactivate a nuclear warhead primed to explode during a circus show at a US Air Force base.
Weissensee is a gripping TV show set in East Germany during the Cold War. It follows the lives of two families as they navigate the complexities of life under communism, dealing with topics such as the Berlin Wall, the Stasi, and the iron curtain. The show explores the domestic drama and challenges faced by the characters against the backdrop of a divided Germany.
Blaulicht is a German crime television drama series, whose 29 episodes were based on crime case files.
In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.
In the midst of the Cold War, a Coca-Cola executive must navigate the political complexities of Berlin and the clash between communism and capitalism when his boss's daughter gets involved with a communist from the Soviet Union.
In the midst of World War II, a Polish soldier, haunted by his past, chooses to defect to the Nazis in order to gather information as a spy for the Polish resistance. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he must grapple with his own beliefs and loyalties. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe, this thrilling series explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the power of redemption.
Enigma is a gripping movie set during the Cold War, involving spies, the CIA, and an enigma machine. The story follows a renegade lawyer who gets involved in a dangerous game of espionage as he tries to uncover the truth behind a seductive plan. With twists and turns, the movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
A group of friends in East Germany undertake a daring plan to dig a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in order to help people escape to West Berlin. Their mission becomes more dangerous when they are discovered by the authorities and have to face betrayal, surveillance, and the constant threat of being caught. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the human spirit's desire for freedom.
A beautiful East German Olympic hopeful pole-vaults over the Berlin Wall to freedom.
Rock & Roll spread the sound of freedom across the Iron Curtain and throughout Eastern Europe and the USSR, despite Communist attempts to outlaw it and to crush what they perceived was a contamination of their youth. Over the next thirty years, thousands of underground bands and millions of young fans who yearned for Western values helped fuel the nonvio- lent implosion of the Soviet regime. FREE TO ROCK features Presidents, diplomats, spies and rock stars from the West, the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe who reveal how Rock & Roll music was a contributing factor in ending the Cold
18-year old Georg and 13-year old Barbara have been playing together as children. Play becomes love later, which leads to a catastrophe , as their parents are hostile leading to file a report to the court, as Barbara is still under age.
In 1960s East Berlin, a German scientist decides to defect to the West, leading to a dangerous and thrilling journey involving espionage, illegal border crossings, and a hunt by the secret police.
In the midst of the Cold War, a double agent struggles to uncover his true identity while being pursued by various intelligence agencies. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he faces internal conflicts and dangers that threaten his life. With the Berlin Wall as a backdrop, the movie explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the complexities of loyalty.
U.S. spies catch a Moscow-born U.S. citizen helping spies, and they force him to counterspy.
A group of literature enthusiasts from East Berlin embark on a comedic journey to explore the historical and cultural importance of the Brandenburg Marche. Through their hilarious experiences, they gain a deeper understanding of their own heritage and the power of literature.
August 13, 1961: The passengers on the interzonal train from Munich to East Berlin learn 3½ hours before crossing the border that the Wall is being built in Berlin. They have 3½ hours to make a life-changing decision: to get off the train or keep going.
Coming Out is a movie set in 1980s East Berlin, and follows the story of a man coming to terms with his sexuality and coming out as gay. It explores themes of repression, homophobia, and self-acceptance. The protagonist, a schoolteacher, navigates through the complexities of being gay in a society that is seemingly intolerant.
OSTKREUZ tells the episodic story of 15-year-old Elfie, who literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.