"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.
Hubert und Staller follows the hilarious duo of police officers solving crimes in an idyllic setting of southern Germany. With a dead body turning up in every episode, Hubert and Staller embark on entertaining investigations and navigate through the complexities of small-town policing.
The Black Forest Clinic follows the lives of doctors and nurses at a medical practice in southern Germany. It explores various medical emergencies, patient cases, and family affairs. The show provides a glimpse into the idyllic setting of the Black Forest, while also delving into the personal lives of the characters.
Ludwig is a biographical drama that portrays the life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, focusing on his relationships, struggles with mental illness, and his passion for art. Set in 19th-century Bavaria, the film explores Ludwig's turbulent reign and his controversial lifestyle as a homosexual monarch. It delves into his grandiose projects, his artistic patronage, and his ultimately tragic downfall.
A Munich detective falls into various misadventures as he pursues criminals and tries to evade women across the city.
Dampfnudelblues is a comedic crime movie set in southern Germany. It revolves around the story of a policeman who investigates a series of crimes while dealing with family relationships and societal challenges. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns, keeping the audience entertained throughout.
Fast wia im richtigen Leben is a German television series that portrays bizarre situations of everyday life in a inimitable comedic way.
The Murder Farm is a crime drama set in a small village in Bavaria, Germany. It tells the haunting story of an unsolved mass murder that took place on a farm. The film explores the family relationships, dark secrets, and the exploitation of the rural setting. Based on a true story, it showcases the mystery and suspense surrounding the murder. The plot is centered around the aftermath of the crime, the investigation, and the impact it has on the community. The film also delves into the psychological trauma experienced by the surviving family members and the loss of a mother. The dark forest surrounding the village adds to the eerie atmosphere, and the film builds tension as the truth behind the massacre is gradually revealed.
With the death of her mother, eight-year-old Anna ends her childhood: From now on, she has to look after the nine-member family. Deprivation-rich years, which also find no end when Anna marries: Her husband Albert must be a soldier in the Second World War, and the pregnant Anna has to work hard in the farm and care sick relatives. Lonely and exposed to the harassment of the tyrannical mother-in-law, she waits for Albert, with no certainty that he will ever return.
The death of the patriarch in a family run Bavarian brewery leads to a ruthless power struggle between the remaining family which almost ruins the independent brewery.
Willy Reichert as mayor of a little Swabian town.
A 1957 German musical comedy heimatfilm.
In a small town in Bavaria, a high school student named Sonja challenges societal hypocrisy and historical revisionism by conducting a research on her town's history during World War II. As she delves deeper into the past, she faces backlash and controversy, but perseveres in her pursuit of truth. Based on a true story, 'The Nasty Girl' is a surreal and thought-provoking drama that explores themes of perseverance, societal cover-up, and confronting the past.
In the small German village of Kandlhof, three women named Maria, Waltraud, and Lena struggle with financial difficulties. They come up with an unconventional plan to open a phone-sex line. As their business becomes successful, the trio must navigate the challenges of their newfound success while dealing with the disapproval of their conservative community.
Wackersdorf is a historical drama that depicts the events of the anti-nuclear protest in the small town of Wackersdorf, Bavaria in 1986. The film centers around the conflict between friends, the social democrat mayor of the town, and the state-employed police forces who brutally clash with protesters. The story highlights the political protest, police brutality, and the social and political climate in West Germany during that time.