Movies and TvShows featuring "weimar-germany" theme.

In 1930s Germany, a wealthy family becomes entangled in the political turmoil of the rising Nazi Party. As their greed and decadence blind them to the real dangers, they get caught up in a world of debauchery, sexual deviants, and dark secrets. The story explores themes of incest, homosexuality, and the destructive influence of power. A gripping tale of a family's downfall in the shadow of the Third Reich.

In a war-torn world, two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, risk everything to find each other. After attempting forbidden alchemy to resurrect their mother, Edward loses an arm and a leg while Alphonse loses his entire body. Determined to restore their bodies, they embark on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone. Along the way, they uncover a secret society, encounter Nazis, and face the wrath of a powerful alchemist.

Cabaret is a drama musical set in 1930s Berlin during the Weimar Republic, a time of political unrest and the rise of Nazi ideology. The story follows an entertainer named Sally Bowles, a master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub, and her complex relationships with a British writer and a German man. As the political climate deteriorates, their lives are affected by the rise of the Hitler Youth, anti-semitism, and the increasing control of the Nazi Party.

The Blue Angel is a tragic drama about a straight-laced professor who becomes infatuated with a seductive cabaret performer named Lola Lola. As his obsession grows, it leads to his downfall and ultimate destruction. Set in Weimar Germany, this film explores themes of love, jealousy, and self-destructiveness.

Beloved Sisters is a historical drama that tells the story of sisters Charlotte and Caroline von Lengefeld, who both fall in love with the young writer Friedrich Schiller. Set in 18th-century Germany, the film explores the complex relationships between the sisters, their romantic entanglements, and the challenges they face in a society bound by aristocratic traditions. As the sisters navigate their love and loyalty for each other, they also grapple with their own desires and ambitions. Will they choose duty or follow their hearts?

Hanussen (1988) follows the story of a clairvoyant named Hanussen in 1920s Germany. He gains fame for his accurate predictions and becomes involved with the Nazi party. As his popularity grows, Hanussen's life becomes intertwined with political events, espionage, and personal struggles. The movie delves into the themes of power, manipulation, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. Through his stage performances and interactions with influential figures, Hanussen's true motivations and abilities are questioned. The film is a captivating exploration of the dark history and supernatural elements of 1920s Germany.

Asphalt is a silent film set in 1920s Berlin. It follows the story of a jewel thief who falls in love with a police constable, leading to a tragic ending. The film explores themes of passion, seduction, and the criminal underworld of Weimar Germany.

Love in Thoughts (2004) is set in Weimar Germany and follows a group of teenagers who form a close friendship over the summer. The plot revolves around a love triangle, rebellion, and manipulation. One of the friends, Paul, falls in love with his best friend, Guenther's, sister, Hanne. However, Hanne is also involved with Guenther, leading to tension and jealousy. As the plot progresses, the consequences of their actions become more apparent, ultimately leading to tragedy and suicide. The movie delves into themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and the destructive power of manipulation.

In this docudrama Rosa von Praunheim looks into Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s sexual orientation, especially into his erotic experiences during his travels in Italy. Contrary to the common belief, von Praunheim argues that Goethe was not a heartbreaker and conqueror after all. It was only in Italy, that he had diverse sexual experiences, not least with men. Von Praunheim bases his assumption on letters written by Goethe to his friend Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi about these sexual encounters. Some of the content of these letters is re-encated in the film. At the same time, historians and linguists analyse and classify the letters into their historical context.

Naked Among Wolves is a powerful movie that takes place in the Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. It tells the emotional story of survival, hope, and sacrifice as a group of prisoners try to protect a young boy from the Nazis.

Song Without End is a dramatic biography that explores the life of pianist and composer Franz Liszt. The movie follows Liszt as he embarks on a concert tour throughout Europe and encounters various experiences and relationships, including his affair with the notorious writer George Sand. The film delves into Liszt's personal struggles, his devotion to his art, and the scandals that surrounded him.

The night of November 8, 1923, is arguably the most significant and transformative in the history of the twentieth century. A localised uprising in the Bavarian capital of Munich, led by a small man with a toothbrush moustache and a poisonous yet compelling grandiloquence, would have repercussions that would lead to the political shackling of an entire nation, the most abhorrent crimes of the century and a world war. You might say, Adolf Hitler came of age amid the smell of sweat and sawdust of a Munich beer hall. In the political chaos of 1923, he was a local irritant, gaining popularity among workers and soldiers, the ethos of his Nazi Party spreading like a virus. His first attempt at attaining true power came with an attempted putsch on the already separatist government of Bavaria, which left him imprisoned.

A teacher at a German high-school in the nineteen thirties has issues with his students who seem to be getting less human and more convinced of Nazi ideals as time goes on.

In his film version, Curt Goetz shifts the focus away from the poetic output towards the young Friedrich Schiller himself: on the misery of his soul whilst a pupil of the ducal military academy, his opposition to the strict physical drill and the narrow intellectual confines of the "Karlsschule", his juvenile passion for the works of Shakespeare, Klopstock and Lessing, his anger at unjust authorities, his devotion to women, and finally his inability to cope with financial matters

In this realistic, unsentimental portrait of Germany’s dire economic situation, a middle-aged payroll clerk loses his job due to technological advances and, unable to find another, descends into despair. The film’s director, Marie Harder, was one of only a few women directors of the time and was also the head of the German Social Democratic Film Office. She made only two known films before her accidental death in exile in Mexico in 1936.

Report from the party congress of the Liberal Democratic Party of Germany (LDPD) from April 5 to 7, 1982 in Weimar.

In this film essay, critic Peter Buchka explores the German cinema of the 1920s, ranging from the disquieting images of Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the castrating sexuality of Marlene Dietrich in Die Blaue Engel. The program provides an introduction to Weimar cinema, with Buchka's essay narrated over the images from film clips of 1920s era German films.

The Weimar Republic came to bear for many the humiliation of World War I and the blame for all its accompanying hardships. Despite a few years of stability, the Weimar Republic faced issues such as hyperinflation and the Great Depression, which drove many Germans into the arms of radical and extremist political parties. From this political uncertainty rose a demigod, an unexpected leader who promised to revive Germany to the powerful country it once was. Adolf Hitler converted democracy into a dictatorship, causing the fall of the Weimar Republic.

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