In the 19th century, a mysterious stranger arrives in an isolated alpine village. As he uncovers dark family secrets, he becomes entangled in a feuding family clan and must navigate the treacherous landscape of the Alps. With stunning scenic beauty and a web of family feuds, this movie tells a gripping tale of freedom, revenge, and survival.
In 'Dracula Has Risen from the Grave,' Count Dracula seeks revenge on the Monsignor who prevented him from resurrecting, so he rises from the grave and terrorizes the village. The Monsignor and a young baker's assistant join forces to stop Dracula before it's too late. The movie combines elements of horror, romance, and gothic horror.
American Movie is a comedic documentary that follows aspiring filmmaker Mark Borchardt as he tries to make a horror movie despite various obstacles. Mark's ambition and determination are put to the test as he faces financial struggles, personal setbacks, and the challenges of making a low-budget film. With the support of his friend Mike Schank, Mark navigates through the ups and downs of the filmmaking process, showcasing a unique blend of humor and cringe-worthy moments.
A scientist discovers a way to turn cow manure into energy. Two secret agents are dispatched to find out the formula but they devote more time to having sex with each other than they do going after the scientist. Pretty soon everyone in the area is after the scientist but they also wind up spending more time having sex with each other.
When Kyra loses her job and her mother gets sick, she becomes desperate to make ends meet. She resorts to deception and self-destructive behavior, hoping to find a way out.
The Merchant of Four Seasons follows the life of a fruit salesman in Munich who is dealing with alcoholism, an unhappy marriage, and disappointment in his life. As he tries to navigate his problems, he faces disdain from his domineering mother and finds solace in heavy drinking. The film explores themes of self-destructiveness and the struggles of working-class life.
When a group of candy stripers volunteer at a small town hospital, they unknowingly become possessed by an alien force. Once possessed, they begin terrorizing both staff and patients, leading to a fight for survival.
A man inherits a duty and struggles with the consequences. He is laid off from work, retreats to the woods, drinks wine on vacation, experiences unfaithfulness, and navigates complicated family relationships. Trust, secrets, and suicide play a role in the story set in Southern France and Stockholm, Sweden.
A drunkard named Brandner Kaspar sells his soul to the Angel of Death in exchange for a longer life. However, when Death comes to claim him, Kaspar outwits him multiple times with the help of his alcoholic antics and a few glasses of cherry brandy.
Baal is a film about a hedonistic playwright who indulges in a life of debauchery, exploring themes of immorality, sexuality, and violence. Set in the New German Wave era, Baal's nihilistic and amoral lifestyle leads him on a path of destruction and self-destruction.
A man named Peter gets trapped in a cycle of overwork and financial problems, leading to strain in his relationship with his wife and children. As he becomes more and more alienated, Peter experiences unrequited love and feels disconnected from his dysfunctional family. The story is told in flashbacks and explores themes of materialism and the consequences of societal pressures.
Whiskey with Vodka follows the story of a famous actor who struggles with his alcohol addiction. When a substitute actor is brought in to replace him during a seaside play, chaos ensues. This comedy explores the absurdity of the entertainment industry and the challenges faced by a drunken man trying to hold onto his career.
In Vienna in the 1920s, a vampire seeks therapy from Sigmund Freud when his marriage begins to disintegrate. However, things become complicated when his therapist's assistant falls in love with him.
Hans Fallada tells in his published after the war novel "The drinker" the story of the agricultural wholesaler Erwin Sommer, who flees from his narrow bourgeois relations under the burdens of the new times in the kingdom of the king alcohol, whose liberty and independence promises prove a lie - the only truth of the alcohol. On behalf of the WDR television play Ulrich Plenzdorf has adapted Fallada's 1944/45 novel for a film adaptation by Tom Toelle with Harald Juhnke in the main role of Erwin Sommer.
Passions erupt between a German hussar (Jean-Marc Barr) serving with King George III's personal cavalry and the only daughter of an English solicitor (Emma Fielding) in this period tearjerker adapted from a short story by Thomas Hardy. Longing to escape their own personal imprisonments -- he, his service to the king, and she, her engagement to a man she doesn't love -- they find solace in each other's arms.
Dramatic story of the Sarajevo photographer Matthew Samek during World War II. Samek experiences historical events in his characteristic way. He does not like the king, but neither the German occupiers, for whom he coincidentally has to work for. His sense of justice even wins over friendship.
Brandner Kaspar, a drunkard, meets the angel of death and outsmarts him to live longer. Based on the play and the novel, the story revolves around booze, schnapps, and an unexpected journey towards the end of life.
Uuno Turhapuro, a bachelor and inventor, meets and marries a beautiful and wealthy woman. He navigates through various comedic situations, including a nightmare wedding and conflicts with his father-in-law.
Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig' Leben is a comedy film based on a novel. It tells the story of an old man who has a humorous encounter with death, challenging his fear of dying and exploring themes of life, alcohol, and the end of life.
Two youth gangs of the low class generation in the '80s fight in a war. The "Sharks" and "Council" defend their territories with their lives. Violence, hatred and brutality are commonplace soundtracked by thrash metal music. As the conflict grows, it comes to the final battle: a man-versus-man duel for Richy, the leader of the "Sharks".