When her son vanishes inside a US consulate, ex-special forces soldier Sara does everything in her power to find him — and uncovers a dark conspiracy.
Die Kommissarin is a German police TV series which aired on Das Erste. Its 66 episodes ran from 1994 till 2006. The series, which takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is notable as being the first, and as yet one of the few commercially successful, German detective series to have a female lead character. The main character is Inspector Lea Sommer, played by Hannelore Elsner. Sommer is divorced with custody of her teenage son, Daniel. She is looking forward to a new relationship with her new boyfriend, Jonathan. Although Lea and Jonathan telephone each other frequently, he has never actually been seen or heard on screen. Sommer was originally paired with Nick Siegel, but in a 1996 episode, Siegel was shot to death by an escaping criminal. His last words were "Lea, ich fühle mich so kalt". Sommer's current partner officer is Jan Orlop. Die Kommissarin airs on the German Language channel German Kino Plus in the United States. In Finland it airs on YLE TV2 under the title Etsivä Lea Sommer.
Europa (1991) is a crime thriller set in post-World War II Germany. The story revolves around an American man who travels to Frankfurt to work for a wealthy industrialist. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger as he becomes embroiled in a plot involving hypnosis, terrorism, and Nazi remnants. As he delves deeper into the dark underbelly of the city, he must navigate a dangerous world where nothing is as it seems.
Heidi, a young girl, is sent to live with her grumpy grandfather in the Swiss Alps. She befriends Peter, a goatherd, and together they embark on adventurous escapades. Amidst the beauty of nature, Heidi discovers the joy of friendship, love, and the importance of family.
After her husband's suicide, Mrs. Küsters becomes determined to find justice as the media distorts the truth and manipulates public opinion. Her quest for the truth leads to the murder of her boss and uncovers the dark underbelly of Frankfurt.
In a Year with 13 Moons follows the story of Elvira, a transsexual woman who is struggling with her identity and facing despair. The film explores themes of gender transition, emotional depression, and the search for love and acceptance. As Elvira navigates her life in Frankfurt-am-Main, she encounters various challenges and experiences that further deepen her sense of loneliness and sadness. The film is a powerful exploration of human emotions and the complexities of gender identity.
A Girl Called Rosemarie is a biographical crime drama film set in West Germany in the 1950s. Inspired by a true story, the movie follows the life of Rosemarie Nitribitt, a call girl who becomes famous for her relationships with high-profile clients. The plot also revolves around Rosemarie's involvement in the murder of a fellow prostitute. The film showcases the societal and cultural challenges faced by Rosemarie, as well as her journey through the world of prostitution and the luxury car industry, particularly the Opel Kapitän convertible. Throughout the narrative, themes of sex, betrayal, and violence are explored, providing a glimpse into the dark underbelly of post-war Frankfurt-am-Main.
Marc, an unexperienced medical doctor from Germany arrives at the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia for his internship and soon finds himself in-between a raging gang war in Siloé, a Cali barrio. In the hospital he has to care mostly for shotgun wounds, while in the streets he falls in love with a stall-holder who cares for some of the children involved in drug trafficking and criminal violence. Alienating his colleagues and his host family while befriending the kids, he soon finds himself trapped in the center of the violent conflict between the gangs and has to come to a decision.
Remember the culture clash in THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY? This time it's real. One of the most ancient cultures on our planet is undergoing a major change. The Ju/Hoansi Bushmen in Namibia are not allowed to hunt anymore and need to converge with our so called “civilized” lifestyle. For the first time the Ju/Hoansi Bushmen travel through the Kalahari and then right into the heart of Europe. What starts as a look at their fascinating culture becomes an even more fascinating look at our Western lifestyle. A warm and humorous reflection of our habits through the eyes of people who are about to give up their million year old traditions.
The City Below is a compelling dramatic romance set in the world of high finance in Frankfurt, Germany. It tells the story of a banker's extramarital affair with a seductive woman, leading to a chain of secrets and betrayals.
Follows filmmaker and actress, Maryam Zaree, on her quest to find out the violent circumstances surrounding her birth inside one of the most notorious political prisons in the world.
After his wife Anara's serious car accident, Max searches for answers behind the glossy facades of Frankfurt and gets caught up in a downward spiral of intrigue. Anara is comatose but alive. The police suspect that her car has been tampered with. Max suspects his colleague and rival Patrick of being involved. Together with him and his colleague Saskia, he is pitching software successfully to a powerful sheikh. Max is cornered from all sides - even the sheikh could be part of the conspiracy. Saskia is his last ally, but she has to limit the damage to prevent the deal from falling apart. All the threads seem to converge in a mysterious club, and Max has to take drastic measures to regain his perfect life.
Bored with her stuffy village life, teenager Susanne decides to run away to the bright lights Frankfurt, while her boyfriend does his military. Caught in the swamp of drugs, prostitution, violence and human trafficking, Susanne experiences the dark side of the big city.
Frank and Katrin return to Frankfurt to stop the scientist responsible for unleashing the plague of genetically mutated vermin upon the city.
A nightmarish crisis occurs after a pregnant young Greek immigrant takes a job as a nanny to a young professional couple, in this stunning drama from Germany’s Christian Zübert.
The story of two small-time crooks in the Frankfurt underworld who would like to make it big, but fail time and again.
After the brutal murder of the prostitute Vera Paterny, Inspector Reinisch hardly makes any progress with the investigation. Vera's colleague Sonja reports on wild sex parties of the murdered and mentions names, prominent names.