Movies and TvShows featuring "german-literature-on-screen" theme.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born with a superior olfactory sense, creates the world's finest perfume. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he searches for the ultimate scent. After a series of murders and capturing the scents of beautiful young girls, Grenouille is captured and sentenced to death. On the day of his execution, he applies a drop of his perfume, which causes everyone to fall into a massive orgy, declaring Grenouille innocent. Disenchanted with his aimless quest, Grenouille returns to Paris, where he is devoured by the crowd who believes him to be an angel.

The Tin Drum is a drama set in Germany during the time of World War II. It follows the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides to stop growing at the age of three. Against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, Oskar witnesses the rise of fascism and deals with personal turmoil, including infidelity, murder, and his own unique abilities.

The Fabulous Baron Munchausen follows the titular character as he regales people with incredible stories and embarks on extraordinary adventures. From riding a cannonball to the moon to battling a giant fish, the baron's tales are filled with wonder and excitement. Along the way, he encounters a sultan, a princess, and a beauty known as the rose. With a mixture of animation and live-action sequences, this film brings to life the fantastical world of the baron.

My Blind Date with Life is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the story of a visually impaired man who overcomes adversity and deception to find love and success. The protagonist, Saliya Kahawatte, dreams of working in a luxurious hotel and embarks on an apprenticeship, all while hiding his disability. With the support of his friends and perseverance, he manages to secure a job in a top hotel and goes on a blind date, revealing his true self to his date. The film explores themes of trust, overcoming adversity, and living a lie.

The Little Witch follows the adventures of a young witch as she tries to prove herself and become a full-fledged witch. With the guidance of her wise Aunt, she must navigate the challenges of magic, facing bullies, and learning important lessons along the way.

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.

In 17th century Germany, during the Thirty Years' War, a young boy named Krabat becomes an apprentice to a sorcerer who operates a mill. Krabat discovers that the mill is a front for black magic rituals and must navigate a world of danger and dark secrets. Based on the novel of the same name, Krabat is a gripping tale of friendship, loss, and the struggle between good and evil.

Jonas and Ines are in love and want to spend their vacation together camping on the Baltic coast. But Ines’s narrow-minded parents intervene and insist that the young couple joins the family vacation. Problems arise, so everyone ends up traveling to the Bulgarian Black Sea on their own. Along the way, Jonas meets a beautiful Dutch girl who is going to India via Turkey…

Berlin Alexanderplatz follows a 30-year-old man, who after being released from prison, gets involved with a refugee, a prostitute, and a drug dealer. As he navigates the complexities of illegal immigration and the Berlin underworld, he becomes an unreliable narrator of his own story.

Blancanieves is a tragic drama set in 1920s Andalusia, Spain. It is a modern retelling of the Snow White fairytale, following the story of a young girl named Carmen who becomes a bullfighter. The film explores themes of love, tragedy, and the struggle for independence.

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...

Janik and Samuel are best friends and enjoy the end of high school. Their worlds are different: Janik has parents who always do everything right, while Samuel comes from a broken home. Samuel wants order, Janik wants chaos. A thoughtless moment puts the close bond between the two friends in jeopardy. As they set off on their long-planned trip to Istanbul, the boys are looking to save their friendship, enjoy their freedom and try out a new life.

Narcissus and Goldmund tells the story of a young man named Goldmund, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression. Set in the Middle Ages, Goldmund leaves the confines of a monastery and explores the world, encountering various characters and experiences along the way. His encounters with Narcissus, a scholar and monk, spark a deep friendship and bring out hidden desires and tensions. The story explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the search for meaning.

Jeder stibt für sich allein is a German television miniseries produced by DEFA in the former German Democratic Republic. The story was adapted from the Hans Fallada novel, Every Man Dies Alone, known in the UK as Alone in Berlin. It was directed by Hans-Joachim Kasprzik and starred Erwin Geschonneck.

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.

When they start losing family members and neighbors due to WWII and the Nazi government's policies, a quiet married couple becomes disillusioned and begins spreading leaflets against the government - a crime punishable by death.