Yes Minister is a hilarious comedy that follows the political escapades of a government minister who constantly finds himself at odds with the bureaucracy surrounding him. Through witty dialogue and clever plot twists, the show provides a satirical commentary on British politics and civil service.
Anne Will discusses political processes, economic relationships, and social trends with her guests. Her motto: to think politically and ask directly.
Königlich Bayerisches Amtsgericht is a German comedy television series. It was produced by ZDF in the years 1968 to 1972 and contains 52 episodes. It is set in the German Empire shortly before World War I and revolves around the court proceedings of the Königlich Bayrisches Amtsgericht in the fictional Bavarian small town Geisbach. Almost all actors speak with a Bavarian dialect. The series features many famous Bavarian actors like Gustl Bayrhammer, Hans Baur and Max Grieser.
A behind-the-scenes look inside the complex operation of South America's largest and busiest airport, São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, through a series of day-to-day cases seen from the airport’s staff perspective.
J. Edgar Hoover, the head of the F.B.I., reflects on his professional and personal life, from the origin of the FBI to his controversial actions in fighting crime and communism. The story explores Hoover's relationships, his abuse of power, and his struggles with his own sexuality.
The Executioner is a dark comedy set in Spain in the 1960s. An undertaker named Amadeo, who works at a prison, is forced to become the prison's executioner. He struggles with the moral implications of his job and the impact it has on his life. As Amadeo carries out his duties, he encounters various quirky characters and navigates through unexpected situations. The film is a sardonic social satire that explores themes of death, marriage, and societal norms.
A brave and stubborn judge fights against the mafia in Sicily. He faces challenges from exploding cars, police funerals, and assassination attempts. As a state employee, he puts his life on the line to bring justice and stop the mob's influence.
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.
India is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a civil servant on a business trip in a province of Austria. During his journey, he befriends a colleague and they embark on a tour, facing various challenges and hilarious situations along the way. However, their adventure takes a serious turn when the civil servant is diagnosed with a fatal illness. The film explores themes of friendship, life's fragility, and the importance of living in the present.
Based on the research for his non-fiction book "Der Baader-Meinhoff-Komplex", "Spiegel" journalist Stefan Aust wrote the screen play to Reinhard Hauff’s controversial feature film that re-narrates the startling trial against the RAF terrorists Baader, Meinhoff, Ensslin, and Raspe. The trial that started in May 1975 in the Stammheim maximum-security prison extended over 192 days and ended with a lifetime sentence for all defendants.
The ordinary life of the prudent employee Mr. Travet accelerates as he and her wife meet his new chief.
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