Movies and TvShows featuring "german-reunification" theme.

Deutschland is a thrilling TV show that takes place in East Germany during the Cold War. It follows the story of a young man who becomes a spy for the Stasi while navigating personal relationships and the political climate of the time.

In 1990, a young man must protect his mother from learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared after a long coma.

Heimat 3: A Chronicle of Endings and Beginnings is a TV mini-series that portrays the life and struggles of a German family in the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. It delves into the complexities of family relationships, explores the impact of historical events on personal lives, and reflects on the changing dynamics of German society. The series touches upon sensitive subjects such as child suicide, while also illustrating the kitsch and nostalgia associated with the concept of 'heimat,' or homeland.

A Perfect Crime (2020) is a miniseries that explores the assassination of a German politician in the 1990s. This true-crime documentary delves into the conspiracy theories, deep state involvement, and the shady intelligence operations surrounding the murder. It examines the political climate during the German reunification and uncovers the dark secrets of post-war Germany.

ZERV" tells of the first years after the fall of the Wall, the breaks in life courses, of completely different biographies and of the successful coming together in the common fight against crime, which knows no East and West. ZERV stands for the Central Investigation Office for Government and Association Crime, founded in Berlin in 1991 by decision of the federal government.

In 1990 the head of the Treuhand, Hans-Georg Dahlmann, was targeted by the RAF. When he made Sandra Wellmann, mother of one son, his assistant, he had no idea what additional danger he was exposing himself to. Because Wellmann is doing common cause with RAF members Bettina Pohlmann and Klaus Gelfert and is supposed to provide them with information for the planned attack on Dahlmann.

A family in East Germany finds millions in soon-to-be-worthless marks during 1990's reunification, and takes what they can carry.

The Promise is a drama/romance film set in East Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall. It follows the story of a young physicist and his relationship with a professor and his family. As political tensions rise, the characters are faced with the challenges of living under a repressive regime and the desire for freedom. The plot explores themes of politics, German reunification, anti-communism, and the impact of the Berlin Wall on the lives of ordinary people. The story also delves into personal struggles, including murder, death, coming of age, and the complexities of relationships in a divided society.

In 1989, thirteen GDR scientists and technicians set off from East Berlin to the Georg Forster research station in the Antarctic. During their expedition the Berlin Wall fell on November 9th. Cut off from the images that go around the world, the men can only experience the historical events passively. When they returned in the spring of 1991, their homeland was a foreign country. The documentary reconstructs the thoughts and feelings of the East German researchers on the basis of eyewitness accounts, diary excerpts, letters, film material, grandiose landscape shots from the location of the action and unique photos to make the consequences of the events tens of thousands of kilometers away on the small GDR expedition in the middle of the eternal ice tangible.

In 1990s East Germany, a photographer becomes a police informant and investigates the murder of a teenage girl. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of police brutality, corruption, and a serial killer on the loose.

A coming-of-age story set in 1980s and 1990s Germany, where a teenager learns to navigate love, relationships, and adulthood amidst the backdrop of the Berlin Wall and German reunification.

Crackerjack is a suspenseful action film set in the 1990s. The story revolves around a man who gets caught up in a terrorist plot while trying to save his sister-in-law from danger. With elements of seduction, voyeurism, and betrayal, Crackerjack keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.

Meeting Gorbachev is a documentary film that examines the life and political career of former Soviet politician Mikhail Gorbachev. The film explores Gorbachev's role in the transformation of the Soviet Union, including his introduction of perestroika and glasnost, and his efforts to bring about political and economic reform. Through interviews and archive footage, the film provides an intimate portrait of Gorbachev and reflects on the legacy of his leadership.

Berlin Blues is a humorous and heartwarming story set in Berlin during the German reunification. It follows the life of a slacker artist named Niko, who spends his days drinking beer and hanging out at a local gay bar. Niko's life takes a turn when he meets a mysterious woman named Kiki and develops a romantic relationship. Throughout the movie, Niko navigates his friendships, deals with family issues, and explores his own identity amidst the backdrop of historic events. With a blend of comedy and drama, Berlin Blues offers a unique perspective on German history and the struggles of the individual.

In 'No More Mr. Nice Guy,' a soldier who becomes a skinhead finds himself on the run in Eastern Germany after deserting. He goes on a road trip with his brother, encountering various challenges and comedic situations along the way.

Führer Ex is a powerful movie set in 1990s Germany, depicting the journey of a teenage boy who becomes involved in the neo-nazi movement. It explores themes of sexual violence, prison life, and the challenging political climate of post-reunification Germany.

A young man from an early age falls in love with a girl whose family is not in good standing with the ruling Communist party. His father however is a member of the "Stasi", the secret state police. The father not only hinders his son's relationship with the girl, but he arranges for his son, after finishing school, to become a Stasi spy himself.

Outside Time is the second feature film of Andreas Kleinert, a German director who grew up in the GDR and who started making films at the time of the fall of the Wall. The film is set in a small town somewhere in Brandenburg, a place which is rapidly falling "outside time"; since it cannot keep pace with the changes brought about by unification and the transformation of the former GDR. The Russian troops stationed there have withdrawn and their barracks have turned into rat-infested ruins; the intercity trains do not stop there any more and even the regional railway link to Berlin is going to be suspended. Most young people are leaving. When Sophie introduces her lover to her mother and her brother, Sergej becomes embroiled in the incestuous tensions underlying the relationship between Sophie, her brother, Georg, and her mother. The arrival of the Russian implodes the claustrophobic sham existence that held this dysfunctional family together.