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The Little Ghost
Movie

The Little Ghost(2013)

5.7
PG
92Minutes

The Little Ghost is a fantasy movie based on the novel. It tells the story of a young boy who encounters a friendly ghost and together they embark on a series of mischievous adventures. The boy learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the consequences of his actions. Along the way, they also uncover a secret involving theft, punishment, and contraband. The movie is a charming adaptation of the popular German children's literature, filled with magic, excitement, and heartwarming moments.

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The Robber Hotzenplotz
Movie

The Robber Hotzenplotz(2006)

5.3
94Minutes

When two mischievous brothers accidentally release the evil magician, Robber Hotzenplotz, they must embark on a wild adventure to stop his wicked plans. With the help of a magical carpet and their clever tricks, the brothers must outsmart the robber and save their grandmother from his clutches.

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Fritzi: A Revolutionary Tale
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Fritzi: A Revolutionary Tale(2019)

7
90Minutes

September 1989 in the GDR. With the change of the general mood in the country, the life of 12-year-old FRITZI changes as well. Her best friend Sophie has fled with her mother through Hungary to West Germany and the only thing Fritzi has left is Sophie's little dog Sputnik. But Fritzi misses Sophie just as much as her little four-legged friend does. Therefore, she decides to bring Sputnik to Sophie. But there is only one way to get there: over the strictly guarded border. A very dangerous adventure for a 12-year-old girl and a small dog...

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Der Räuber Hotzenplotz
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Der Räuber Hotzenplotz(1974)

6.9
114Minutes

The robber Hotzenplotz shows no mercy and steals Grandma's music-making coffee grinder. Naturally, Kasperl and Seppel have something against this and set off in pursuit. But Hotzenplotz overpowers them. Trapped in the robbers' den, one of them is even to be sold to the mysterious magician Petrosilius Zwackelmann...

The Little Witch
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The Little Witch(1983)

7.8
25Minutes

The little witch is not interested in the basics of magic. She does not want to study at all! But everything changes when she meets the handsome Prince and falls in love with him. She helps the Prince with her magical powers, protecting him from dangerous obstacles and marriage to a woman he does not love.

Die dumme Augustine
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Die dumme Augustine(1993)

6.7
87Minutes

Silly Augustine, wife of silly August, who performs in the circus, and mother of Guggo, Gugga and Guggilein, dreams of one day being able to perform as a clown in the circus. Instead, she has to run the exhausting household. Her suggestion to share the job, the housework and the children is met with incomprehension and scorn from her husband. When silly August suffers from a toothache and misses his performance, Augustine seizes her chance, steps in and promptly masters the task with flying colors. From then on, father and mother share the housework and circus duties, as silly August immediately realizes that he has underestimated his wife.

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german children's literature on screen

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that bring the beloved stories from German children's literature to life on screen. Explore enchanting adaptations of classic tales like 'The NeverEnding Story' and 'Emil and the Detectives'. Immerse yourself in magical worlds and heartwarming adventures that captivate audiences of all ages. Find your next favorite film or series that pays tribute to the rich heritage of German children's literature!

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