Possession (1981) follows a woman who becomes obsessed with a supernatural being, leading to a breakdown of her marriage and a series of violent and disturbing events. As she spirals into madness, her husband becomes determined to uncover the truth behind her possession.
In 1989, before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, MI6 agent James Gasciogne is murdered by KGB agent Yuri Bakhtin, who steals a list of double agents. Lorraine Broughton, a top-level spy for MI6, is sent to Berlin to recover the list and assassinate Satchel, a double agent. She teams up with agent David Percival, but suspects he may be Satchel. As Lorraine uncovers the truth and faces betrayal, she must outwit her enemies to secure the list and complete her mission.
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 the midst of the Cold War, a Coca-Cola executive must navigate the political complexities of Berlin and the clash between communism and capitalism when his boss's daughter gets involved with a communist from the Soviet Union.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a dark comedy biographical film based on the supposedly true story of Chuck Barris, a successful game show host who claims to have led a double life as a CIA assassin. The film explores his rise to fame as the creator and host of popular game shows like The Dating Game and The Gong Show, while delving into the dangerous and thrilling world of espionage. As his life becomes increasingly entangled with the world of espionage, Barris struggles to maintain his sanity and questioning whether his actions were real or simply a figment of his imagination.
When a blind psychic becomes a key witness to a series of assassinations in West Berlin, he must navigate a dangerous game of manipulation and deception orchestrated by the criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse. As the body count rises and clues emerge, the detective on the case races against time to stop Mabuse's deadly plans.
Drei Damen vom Grill is a German television series.
Ku'damm 63 is a TV show set in post-World War Two Berlin during the Cold War era. It revolves around a dance school in West Berlin and explores the dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship. The show captures the cultural and social changes of the 1960s, along with themes of sexuality and personal freedom.
Using diary excerpts, photographs and memories from companions, the film paints the portrait of the artist Jürgen Baldiga who sensitively and authentically captured the West Berlin queer scene of the 1980s and early 1990s with his camera.
A group of friends in East Germany undertake a daring plan to dig a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in order to help people escape to West Berlin. Their mission becomes more dangerous when they are discovered by the authorities and have to face betrayal, surveillance, and the constant threat of being caught. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the human spirit's desire for freedom.
B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 is a documentary that delves into the music and subculture scene in West-Berlin during the tumultuous years of 1979-1989. It explores the vibrant punk rock movement, the impact of the Berlin Wall, the love parade, the influence of drugs, and the rise of electronic music. Through reenactments and interviews with musicians and key figures of the era, the documentary captures the essence of a vibrant and captivating period in history.
In the midst of the Cold War, a double agent struggles to uncover his true identity while being pursued by various intelligence agencies. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he faces internal conflicts and dangers that threaten his life. With the Berlin Wall as a backdrop, the movie explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the complexities of loyalty.
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long is a comedy crime thriller set in Helsinki and Naples. It follows the story of a taxi driver in West Berlin who gets involved in a night of gangsters, kidnapping, and stolen money. On a Friday the thirteenth, he finds himself with a dead body in his taxi and a suitcase full of cash. As he tries to navigate through the criminal underworld and escape the gangster boss, he becomes entangled in a car chase, facing danger at every turn.
Wild Geese II is a movie about a group of mercenaries who are hired to rescue a prisoner from behind enemy lines in West Berlin. The mission takes them through various obstacles, including surveillance, double-crossing, and assassination attempts.
Drama of an unmarried mother who regrets having had her child fostered and fights its foster parents to have it restored to her.
If Not Us, Who? is a movie that explores the cultural revolution, leftist radicalism, and the personal lives of individuals in 1960s Germany. It delves into topics such as open relationships, sexuality, terrorism, and the impact of political movements on family relationships.
A well-off couple adopt a 16-year-old boy from an orphanage in West Berlin, but their attempts to help him assimilate into his new surroundings fail. The repressive tolerance of the well-educated adoptive parents is just too much for the mischievous young boy.
Long before he played the corpulent Goldfinger, German actor Gert Froebe was a scarecrow-skinny comedian. In Berliner Ballade, Froebe makes his screen debut as Otto, a feckless Everyman who tries to adjust to the postwar travails of his defeated nation. Stymied by black-market profiteers and government bureaucrats, Otto begins fantasizing about a happier life at the end of that ever-elusive rainbow. Director R. A. Stemmle doesn't have to strive for pathos: he merely places his gangly star amidst the ruins of a bombed-out Berlin, and the point is made for him. Filmed in 1948, Berliner Ballade was later released in the U.S. as The Berliner.
Set in West Berlin during the Cold War, the movie follows the story of a CIA agent haunted by his past who finds himself in a compound filled with secrets and paranoia. As he navigates the bureaucracy and relationships within the compound, he discovers the true meaning of freedom and citizenship.
Come With Me to the Cinema - The Gregors (2022) is a documentary that explores the profound influence of cinema on love. Inspired by the 1937 poem by Else Lasker-Schüler, the film delves into the concept of finding love through the medium of cinema. It examines the historical context of the poem, highlighting the importance of cinema as a refuge for love in the past. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary explores the impact of cinema on personal relationships and showcases the unique role it has played in shaping love stories throughout history.