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From Martin Anderson Nexo's novel comes this loved story of a Swedish boy and his elderly father trying to make a better life for themselves in Denmark. more
From Martin Anderson Nexo's novel comes this loved story of a Swedish boy and his elderly father trying to make a better life for themselves in Denmark. A bleak future quickly becomes apparent when the two find employment on a farm full of misery. close
Knights Cross Colonel Rudolf Petershagen was seriously wounded at Stalingrad. After his recovery, he was appointed commandant of Greifswald. In the spring more
Knights Cross Colonel Rudolf Petershagen was seriously wounded at Stalingrad. After his recovery, he was appointed commandant of Greifswald. In the spring of 1945, Petershagen, not wanting to allow senseless deaths, surrendered the city to the Red Army. This was the only time the Red Army took the city without a fight. In the early 50s, during a private trip of Petershagen to Germany, he was arrested by the American occupation authorities. On charges of espionage, Rudolf Petershagen was sentenced to prison and released in 1955. . . close
The twelve-year old Susanne is a dreamer and feels misunderstood by her classmates. She pours out her heart to an old lock keeper, who understands her more
The twelve-year old Susanne is a dreamer and feels misunderstood by her classmates. She pours out her heart to an old lock keeper, who understands her well. He gives her a ring, which has the ability to help its owner. Susanne believes greatly in its magic power. Some wishes actually come true but others fail. close
Ten-year-old Ole is full of mischief. He attempts to fly and is hospitalized with a broken leg. When he sees a Sherlock Holmes movie on TV, however, he more
Ten-year-old Ole is full of mischief. He attempts to fly and is hospitalized with a broken leg. When he sees a Sherlock Holmes movie on TV, however, he forgets about the pains and comes up with a new plan. Disguised as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, he and his friend Andreas start searching for criminals. Soon, the two boys detect their first case. On the street they meet a man wearing a stuck-on beard. The hobby detectives find this very suspicious and decide to follow him. close
Ulan never thought that a visit to the hotel "Fuxbau" will involve him in the whirlpool of terrible events. On a frosty winter night, he climbs a mountain more
Ulan never thought that a visit to the hotel "Fuxbau" will involve him in the whirlpool of terrible events. On a frosty winter night, he climbs a mountain to a hotel near the border that was once a meeting place for smugglers. He was only interested in one thing: to see his bride Sabine. Who knew then that his Sabine was involved in a crime? At the hotel, Ully learned that Sabine had disappeared in a mysterious way. She seems to be in danger and it is his duty to help her. Ully had a low opinion of the People's Police. So he decided to do the job himself. A lot was suspicious at Fuchsbau. For example, an unknown man in a leather jacket. Wherever, according to Ully, mysterious events took place, he appeared. One of the hotel guests, fat Lehman, is clearly helping the man in a leather jacket. Suspicious were the night walks of the young Dr. Maisel. And here is Mr. Eshka with his impenetrable friendliness. All this needs to be sorted out. That's what Ully thought. But events suddenly take a steep turn. Ully's on the trail. He sees criminals who talk about “Western freedoms,” sees portable radio stations, microphoto cameras, and other spy equipment. But he himself falls into a trap... But in the end, he will still uncover the mystery of Sabina’s disappearance. close
After 1945, land reform forces Old Kraske to become an agricultural worker, but he continues to work on his own, flatly refusing to join any collective more
After 1945, land reform forces Old Kraske to become an agricultural worker, but he continues to work on his own, flatly refusing to join any collective farming activities. He desperately wants a large-scale farm like Kimpel's in order to pass it on to his adored grandson, Tinko. When Kraske's son Ernst returns from a POW camp and gives his support to the new communal project, tensions arise within the family and little Tinko is caught in the middle. close
On the island state of Okantros, popular unrest begins after the assassination of the Prime Minister of the country. At this time, Martin Katrup is a more
On the island state of Okantros, popular unrest begins after the assassination of the Prime Minister of the country. At this time, Martin Katrup is a specialist from the GDR, who received an order for the installation of equipment for the printing house. After a while, two of his colleagues disappear without a trace, and he goes in search of them, himself being in mortal danger. close
After a hot and steamy company party, Sibylle and Harald, both in their late thirties, spend the night together. He is a widower with two sons, with the more
After a hot and steamy company party, Sibylle and Harald, both in their late thirties, spend the night together. He is a widower with two sons, with the younger son just entering school. She is single and relatively satisfied in her current relationship with a married colleague. When they meet again later, they resolve to enter into a strictly intellectual relationship. close
Kummerow, a village in North East Germany, around 1900: Mean-spirited miller Düker wants to drive cowherd Krischan out of the village. Being popular with more
Kummerow, a village in North East Germany, around 1900: Mean-spirited miller Düker wants to drive cowherd Krischan out of the village. Being popular with the local children, Krischan can rely on the help of schoolboys Martin and Johannes and their friends, who try to prevent the miller's plans by playing pranks on him. close
Fred is a test engineer who finds it hard to accept that Petra is an auto mechanic. He is sure that it is not an occupation for a woman to walk all day more
Fred is a test engineer who finds it hard to accept that Petra is an auto mechanic. He is sure that it is not an occupation for a woman to walk all day in an oily jumpsuit and smell of gasoline. After a quarrel with his beloved, Petra finds herself at the Leipzig Motor Show surrounded by numerous men. Fred is crazy about jealousy... close
Mid-1950s Berlin, before the building of the Wall. Uschi, a salesgirl and aspiring fashion model from the East, is attracted to Hans, from the West. But more
Mid-1950s Berlin, before the building of the Wall. Uschi, a salesgirl and aspiring fashion model from the East, is attracted to Hans, from the West. But she also loves the bright shop windows in his part of the city. The flashiness of this new world soon evaporates, however, when Hans loses his job. close
Summer holidays are beginning for 13 years old Daniel, a boy from East Berlin. He does not know yet that his parents are going to get divorced. They are more
Summer holidays are beginning for 13 years old Daniel, a boy from East Berlin. He does not know yet that his parents are going to get divorced. They are afraid of Daniel`s reaction, so they have not told him about their decision until now. Together they drive to a village in the mountains. There Daniel finally recognizes the truth about his parents marital problems. When Daniel has an accident, this brings his parents together again, at least for the moment... close
An American military plane takes six people, who have taken part in a NATO maneuver, from Tripoli to Oslo. Among them are the British Captain Loy and more
An American military plane takes six people, who have taken part in a NATO maneuver, from Tripoli to Oslo. Among them are the British Captain Loy and the United States Air Force Corporal Doris Graves. During the flight, the two become closer, and they regret that the trip will end that evening. But everything turns out differently. The flight captain has received orders to pick up an agent at a German NATO airport, who is to be dropped off again on a Soviet island … close
On the run from police in America, Antonio Morena, a former World War II aviator and black-marketeer, finds himself in South America working for the all-powerful more
On the run from police in America, Antonio Morena, a former World War II aviator and black-marketeer, finds himself in South America working for the all-powerful United Fruit Company, known to the natives as "the Green Monster". close
The first half of the twentieth century. The Fuehrer brings people with extraordinary abilities closer to him to make the right political decisions. One more
The first half of the twentieth century. The Fuehrer brings people with extraordinary abilities closer to him to make the right political decisions. One of those people is Oscar Lautenzak. He climbs the ladder of success and his wishes are immediately fulfilled. Oscar becomes Adolf Hitler’s personal clairvoyant and finds himself at the epicenter of political games, but he knows too much that he should not know. close
Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Albert uses this to his advantage and more
Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Albert uses this to his advantage and becomes the Director of the Montan Corporation, and a member of the West German Parliament. Herr Karjanke, the real Captain, learns of Albert’s ruse, and wants to claim his "rightful" position in Parliament. But Karjanke cannot come forward until his politicking "Doppelganger" succeeds in passing an amnesty law for war criminals. When Albert is finally brought before a judge on charges of fraud, he learns that this own amnesty law does not apply to him. close
Film about the third 'Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten für den Frieden' in East Berlin, 1951. West Germany is represented as a degenerate country more
Film about the third 'Weltfestspiele der Jugend und Studenten für den Frieden' in East Berlin, 1951. West Germany is represented as a degenerate country which has been occupied by the Americans and is still inclined to fascism. We see the construction of the stadium, the departure and arrival of the delegations, the opening and closing by Enrico Berlinguer, a sports event, the parade of the delegations, a visit to Potsdam, folk dancing, and police violence against youngsters from West Berlin who want to visit East Germany because of the games. The film is interlaced with shots from the Korean War and a parade by NATO-troops in West Germany. Featuring Robert Montgomery, Konrad Adenauer, Wilhelm Pieck, Dwight Eisenhower, Robert Leer and Erich Honecker. The crew comprised no less than 24 cameramen. This project was the first great colour film Ivens co-operated in. close
Mechanic Hannes Blaschke and his wife Maxi, who works as a bus driver, have just become happy parents of twins. Now they have a serious transportation more
Mechanic Hannes Blaschke and his wife Maxi, who works as a bus driver, have just become happy parents of twins. Now they have a serious transportation problem: Their Trabant is far too small for the grown family that furthermore includes two sons and a dog. Thanks to the support of a state secretary and of his brigade, Hannes acquires a Tschaika – a limousine that is normally restricted to representational purposes – for a small price. Whereas Maxi views the state carriage only as a useful means of transportation, Hannes enjoys the unusual pre-emption he is receiving for the spectacular car. Hannes, who normally is just a humble guy, starts to grate his colleagues with his new affectations. Thus, they teach him an effective lesson: They decorate the state carriage with flowers and thus bring Hannes back down to earth in a humorous way. close
The Sandman's everyday life, travels and fantastic adventures. The character often showcased socialist technological achievements, such as the use of more
The Sandman's everyday life, travels and fantastic adventures. The character often showcased socialist technological achievements, such as the use of awe-inspiring vehicles like futuristic cars and flying devices. Together with his friends, Pittiplatsch, Schnatterinchen, the dog Moppi, Herr Fuchs and Frau Elster. Premiered in DFF on November 22, 1959. close
Schorsch and Franz are two rascals who are full of mischief and constantly tease both their teachers and their fellow pupils. Vera, the new classmate, more
Schorsch and Franz are two rascals who are full of mischief and constantly tease both their teachers and their fellow pupils. Vera, the new classmate, decides to put her foot down and bring an end to the poor situation. With skill, patience and the help of the other pioneers she finds out about the troublemaker’s love for miniature trains and tries to direct their redundant energy onto the right track. However, Vera and her pioneers have to overcome some resistance before Schorsch and Franz finally change their behavior and become better classmates. close
A locomotive journey traversing the North to the South of the German Democratic Republic on the eve of its dissolution. Labourers, punks, mothers, intellectuals, more
A locomotive journey traversing the North to the South of the German Democratic Republic on the eve of its dissolution. Labourers, punks, mothers, intellectuals, young and old are implored to reflect on their life choices, the sacrifices they've made, and their place in the world. Despite everything, hope persists. close
The young and rebellious Werther is passionately, but hopelessly, in love with Lotte. Although he knows that she is married to somebody who can offer more
The young and rebellious Werther is passionately, but hopelessly, in love with Lotte. Although he knows that she is married to somebody who can offer her a secure future, Werther tries to be near her. Lotte cannot decide between these two men. She eventually rejects Werther, who does not survive her decision. close
The film takes place in 1954 in colonial Vietnam. The story of a U.S. Transportation Squadron that transports the wounded from a war zone. General Lee more
The film takes place in 1954 in colonial Vietnam. The story of a U.S. Transportation Squadron that transports the wounded from a war zone. General Lee gives a criminal order to supply weapons to continue the war. Pilot Mitch Brick is unwilling to carry out the generals' criminal orders and refuses to transport military equipment. The rest of the squadron is dying. Vietnamese woman Thao, Mitch’s favorite girl, is accused of espionage, Brick rescues her and flees to a part of Vietnam liberated from the French colonialists. close
Although at first Ina barely takes any notice of Matti, the two teenagers gradually fall in love at their dance classes and begin their first real relationship. more
Although at first Ina barely takes any notice of Matti, the two teenagers gradually fall in love at their dance classes and begin their first real relationship. Their parents are upset about this development and try to prevent their children from seeing each other. But Ina and Matti continue to meet in secret and their first sexual experience together brings mixed feelings for Ina. close
The story of a resistance fighter in the Nazi era: Communist Hans Löning was arrested in 1933, imprisoned in a concentration camp and tortured. The Gestapo more
The story of a resistance fighter in the Nazi era: Communist Hans Löning was arrested in 1933, imprisoned in a concentration camp and tortured. The Gestapo plans to smash the resistance group around Löning. Despite the imminent threat to his life, Löning, together with his wife, organized the passive resistance of the Hamburg workers against the Hitler regime. In 1944, Löning was again taken and killed. close
Jeder stibt für sich allein is a German television miniseries produced by DEFA in the former German Democratic Republic. The story was adapted from the more
Jeder stibt für sich allein is a German television miniseries produced by DEFA in the former German Democratic Republic. The story was adapted from the Hans Fallada novel, Every Man Dies Alone, known in the UK as Alone in Berlin. It was directed by Hans-Joachim Kasprzik and starred Erwin Geschonneck. close
West German authorities have brought proceedings against Michael Firkant, accusing him of a murder he did not commit. Firkant's friends helped him escape more
West German authorities have brought proceedings against Michael Firkant, accusing him of a murder he did not commit. Firkant's friends helped him escape from prison and organized his speech to the world press. Fearing exposure of their sordid provocation, the West German judicial authorities are forced to drop the charge against Firkant. The process is being postponed. close