The drama “Effie Brist” is based on the novel by Theodor Fontane, which tells about the position of women in society. The events take place in Germany more
The drama “Effie Brist” is based on the novel by Theodor Fontane, which tells about the position of women in society. The events take place in Germany at the end of the nineteenth century. Effie Brist, unwittingly, marries a nobleman who is much older than her, and in due time becomes a mother. Effie has no feelings for her husband, but she succumbs to passion in a short relationship with her neighbor.
Time passes, the deceived husband learns about this novel and deals with both: a neighbor is killed in a duel, and Effie throws out. The woman involuntarily becomes a victim of bourgeois morality and prejudice, and her desperate state perfectly conveys Hannah Shigulla, the actress who played this role. . close
Senior Lieutenant Hübner and Lt. Vera Arndt unravel the mystery of a mysterious con man who takes advantage of the naivete of women and robs them, and also specializes in museum thefts.
Senior Lieutenant Hübner and Lt. Vera Arndt unravel the mystery of a mysterious con man who takes advantage of the naivete of women and robs them, and also specializes in museum thefts.
Zorika's father has arranged for her to marry a wealthy acquaintance. Before the engagement, she goes for a walk along a mountain stream, and there meets more
Zorika's father has arranged for her to marry a wealthy acquaintance. Before the engagement, she goes for a walk along a mountain stream, and there meets a handsome gypsy; but will her affection go unrequited? GYPSY LOVE is an operetta by Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehár (1870–1948). This 1974 production is a cinematic version with a star cast. close
An African-American GI retires from the US Army in West Berlin to live with his (white) girlfriend, who already has a baby with another black man. After more
An African-American GI retires from the US Army in West Berlin to live with his (white) girlfriend, who already has a baby with another black man. After an argument with her family, she deserts him as well. Despite finding a job and a new place to live, he keeps running into racism, which also manifests itself in sexual intimidation. close
Hans Röckle, a merry, skilled puppeteer and inventor, returns to his native village after long wanderings. One day the Devil comes to his house to get more
Hans Röckle, a merry, skilled puppeteer and inventor, returns to his native village after long wanderings. One day the Devil comes to his house to get the soul and talent of the master. He enters into a contract with him, according to which the master receives magical power and the ability to create anything he wants. But if Rökle does not create anything in seven hours, he will lose everything. . .
The fairy tale of the merry skillful master Hans Rekle, who received from Beelzebub the magical power with which he made life easier for poor people. close
Young German journalist Peter Miller investigates the murder of his father, who served during the war in the Wehrmacht. The thread leads him to the activities more
Young German journalist Peter Miller investigates the murder of his father, who served during the war in the Wehrmacht. The thread leads him to the activities of the organization ODESSA, providing security to former war criminals who escaped retribution. Peter discovers that his father’s killer, Eduard Roshman, a former commandant of the Jewish ghetto, is alive and involved in building biochemical weapons against Israel. With the approval and support of the Mossad, a courageous journalist is sent to the enemy’s lair.
Detective Ronald Nim "The Odessa Dossier" is a successful and picturesque adaptation of F. Forsyth's novel with the participation of famous European stars. close
A Bavarian music band moves into a Berlin brothel for two months and extends the stay due to the excellent night service. To fully ensure physical well-being, more
A Bavarian music band moves into a Berlin brothel for two months and extends the stay due to the excellent night service. To fully ensure physical well-being, a dumpling cook and a dairy cow enter the house. close
An anxious teacher (played, as is the lead role in all his films, by the director) sits in a beer garden on the hill of the Andechs monastery. While flies more
An anxious teacher (played, as is the lead role in all his films, by the director) sits in a beer garden on the hill of the Andechs monastery. While flies drown in his mug of beer, he confronts a life of failure: the wife he ignored, the child he neglected, the teaching duties he has shirked, and his doomed efforts at winning tenure from school officials. Only a dream from the past-the memory of a former liaison with a film star with whom he shared "the Andechs feeling, a feeling that we are not alone" - provides sustenance. Despite an unexpected series of events, longing in Achternbusch's world ultimately remains stronger than fulfilment and thirst better than beer. close