A young man from an early age falls in love with a girl whose family is not in good standing with the ruling Communist party. His father however is a more
A young man from an early age falls in love with a girl whose family is not in good standing with the ruling Communist party. His father however is a member of the "Stasi", the secret state police. The father not only hinders his son's relationship with the girl, but he arranges for his son, after finishing school, to become a Stasi spy himself. close
An unspoken connection between two elderly neighbors, who share a daily ritual but who have never actually met, deepens when they face the inevitable... together.
An unspoken connection between two elderly neighbors, who share a daily ritual but who have never actually met, deepens when they face the inevitable... together. close
On her honeymoon on a ship the daughter of a rich plant owner realizes that she's not happy with her marriage. She meets a poor woman on the way to meet more
On her honeymoon on a ship the daughter of a rich plant owner realizes that she's not happy with her marriage. She meets a poor woman on the way to meet her future husband, a missionary in India. The women decide to swap roles... close
The film tries to capture the "nervous epidemic" caused by war and misery which "drives people mad". This unique portrait of the life in 1919 Germany, more
The film tries to capture the "nervous epidemic" caused by war and misery which "drives people mad". This unique portrait of the life in 1919 Germany, filmed on location in Munich, describes the cases of different people from all levels of society: Factory owner Roloff, who looses his mind in view of catastrophies and social disturbances; teacher John, who is the hero of the masses; and Marja who turns into a radical revolutionary. close
Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with more
Saga returns to his village after an extended absence to discover that his father has taken Nogma, Saga's promised bride, for himself. Still in love with each other, the two begin an affair, although it would be considered incestuous. close
"Gagarin’s Pioneers" is a journey of the director in search of his classmates from the 52nd school of the city of Lviv, with whom he studied in Soviet more
"Gagarin’s Pioneers" is a journey of the director in search of his classmates from the 52nd school of the city of Lviv, with whom he studied in Soviet times. These are thirty-three short films about the author's thirty-three classmates. Today, several people still live in Lviv. The rest have gone all over the world. What unites the former pioneers of the Gagarin detachment now? What is the Motherland for them today, to which they swore an oath when they joined the pioneers in the spring of 1973? close
Bavarian Princess Sophie, almost the bride of Bavarian King Ludwig II, falls in love with his court photographer Edgar. The wedding is upset by the refusal more
Bavarian Princess Sophie, almost the bride of Bavarian King Ludwig II, falls in love with his court photographer Edgar. The wedding is upset by the refusal of the offended groom, rumors spread, and crowned candidates for her hand and heart disappear. The unfortunate sister of the Austrian Empress and Princess of Naples is forcibly sold off to the wife of the dissolute Duke of Alanson, and she is forced to live far from her beloved native Bavaria, amid the cold of French etiquette.
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The Twenties: The German Fuhrmann family spend their holidays in Italy again. The country is full of mysteries in that time. The Fuhrmann's have to realize more
The Twenties: The German Fuhrmann family spend their holidays in Italy again. The country is full of mysteries in that time. The Fuhrmann's have to realize the upcoming and growing fascism and their children are fascinated by a magician visiting the town. Soon nothing is as usual. The times are changing ... close
Frida Kahlo: declared a symbol of Mexican national heritage, made into a cult figure by the women's movement, praised by the likes of Picasso and Breton, more
Frida Kahlo: declared a symbol of Mexican national heritage, made into a cult figure by the women's movement, praised by the likes of Picasso and Breton, this film uses images and music to reveal the soul of an icon. close
France. The eve of World War II. Paris is rife with reports of a series of political assassinations. Counterintelligence is taking urgent measures to more
France. The eve of World War II. Paris is rife with reports of a series of political assassinations. Counterintelligence is taking urgent measures to disclose them. The criminals are the Cagullars - French fascists, organized on the principle of a secret order. Independent journalist Batisier begins his own investigation, but soon turns from a stalker into a stalker. . . close
Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, more
Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis. Intending to remain at the Berghof for three weeks, Hans is gradually contaminated by the morbid atmosphere pervading the place. Wishing very much to be considered a patient like the others, he achieves his ends and stays in the sanatorium for ...seven years. During this time, he has enough time to take part in the furious philosophical debates pitting against each other Settembrini, a secular humanist, and Naphta, a totalitarian Jesuit. And to fall in love with the beautiful but enigmatic Clawdia Chauchat. When he is finally discharged in 1914 - along with all the other patients - it is only to plunge into the horrors of World War I. close
During a happy evening, the famous professor Levy, one of the masters of cardiac surgery, collapses, struck by a heart attack. His whole life comes back more
During a happy evening, the famous professor Levy, one of the masters of cardiac surgery, collapses, struck by a heart attack. His whole life comes back to him, and in particular his childhood, enlightened by a loving and beloved mother. close
In the prelude of the twentieth century, Pedro arrives in Tierra del Fuego, an hostile and violent territory, to immortalise the marriage of a powerful more
In the prelude of the twentieth century, Pedro arrives in Tierra del Fuego, an hostile and violent territory, to immortalise the marriage of a powerful landowner. Fascinated by the beauty of the bride-to-be, he betrays the rules and is left to face the land, crawling with violence and marked by the genocide of the land indigenous. close
Two men become entangled in a torrid love affair with the same woman. Pierre is Miriam's longtime lover. John is desperately searching for clues about more
Two men become entangled in a torrid love affair with the same woman. Pierre is Miriam's longtime lover. John is desperately searching for clues about his past when he and Miriam have a fateful encounter in a Berlin train station. The allure of forbidden love becomes irresistible, and an intense love triangle is ignited. Who will Miriam choose? Who will walk away? For two men who desperately adore the same woman and for the woman who loves them equally...there is no easy way out. close
Professor Hans Mamlock is the distinguished chief of surgery in a university hospital. The year is 1933, and although the Professor is Jewish, he remains more
Professor Hans Mamlock is the distinguished chief of surgery in a university hospital. The year is 1933, and although the Professor is Jewish, he remains unconcerned with politics and the growing Nazi threat. Mamlock identifies strongly as a German, and he believes his culture to be simply incapable of the common barbarism associated with the Nazi party. Accordingly, he shows little understanding for people with strong or unpopular political views, such as Walter, a patient, and Rolf, his own son. Indeed, when Rolf joins the communists in resisting the Nazis, Mamlock throws him out of his house. As the persecution of Jews intensifies during the 1930s, Mamlock's own daughter is targeted for anti-Semitic attacks at her school... close
The film is a story about fans of Hamburg football club St. Pauli (FC St. Pauli). St. Pauli appeared in the eponymous district of Hamburg more than 100 more
The film is a story about fans of Hamburg football club St. Pauli (FC St. Pauli). St. Pauli appeared in the eponymous district of Hamburg more than 100 years ago and performs in the First Bundesliga. The club has modest achievements, but it is known around the world for the political trends that its supporters adhere to: they are active fighters for racial equality and women's equality. Fans of the club often arrange various anti-fascist rallies, it is their views that often lead to clashes with fans of other clubs. The St. Pauli Club has become one of the symbols of punk hardcore culture around the world. Magnus, a young man from a wealthy family, and Kowalsky, a native of the lower class, are the heroes of the film “Straight Back – No One Wins at Millerntor”. They share a passion for football and especially for their favourite club, St Pauli. close
Two sisters and their lovers try to make sure their older sister is deflowered by every man in town. They make a potency pill so every man chases her, more
Two sisters and their lovers try to make sure their older sister is deflowered by every man in town. They make a potency pill so every man chases her, but the use of the pills turn into a disaster. close
“The world is ruled by sex”—Freud’s maxim does not lose relevance and in the era of iPhones. Nine films of the program “Sexy Shorts 2” — is sex without more
“The world is ruled by sex”—Freud’s maxim does not lose relevance and in the era of iPhones. Nine films of the program “Sexy Shorts 2” — is sex without a break and in a variety of variations: anecdotes, sitcoms, romantic animation, absurdist animation and psychological drama. close
The film "Dreileben III: One Minute of Darkness" (Dreileben - Eine Minute Dunkel) is the third part of the project "Dreileben". In this trilogy, the films more
The film "Dreileben III: One Minute of Darkness" (Dreileben - Eine Minute Dunkel) is the third part of the project "Dreileben". In this trilogy, the films are connected by a common story, which is told from different points of view.
The main plot thread of the story is that a convict is brought to a hospital in Thuringia to say goodbye to his dying mother. Due to the inattention of the staff, the criminal escapes and hides in the woods.
Dryleben, One Minute of Darkness, followed by Dryleben: Something better than death. and its continuation Dryleben II: “Don’t follow me,” refers to the circumstances of the story. In the center of his attention is the fugitive himself, barricaded in a dense forest. close
Since childhood Victor perfectly manipulated others in his own interest. Until one day he discovered that his entire life Victor himself had been an object more
Since childhood Victor perfectly manipulated others in his own interest. Until one day he discovered that his entire life Victor himself had been an object of some cleverly thought out manipulation. close
Chronicles Stephen C. Apostolof's rise from Eastern-European fugitive to producer and director of sexploitation films in the 60's and 70's, his turbulent more
Chronicles Stephen C. Apostolof's rise from Eastern-European fugitive to producer and director of sexploitation films in the 60's and 70's, his turbulent relationship with infamous Ed Wood and his downfall in the late 70's with advent of hardcore pornography. close
15-year-old Caro is one of the inconspicuous students in her school. One day she get noted by a handsome, wealthy Turkish guy who is 5 years older than more
15-year-old Caro is one of the inconspicuous students in her school. One day she get noted by a handsome, wealthy Turkish guy who is 5 years older than her. Since they start seeing each other she turns into a totally different person close
The man who broke the jug, the judge, is trying a case who determine who broke the jug. Long before the evidence becomes conclusive against the suspects, more
The man who broke the jug, the judge, is trying a case who determine who broke the jug. Long before the evidence becomes conclusive against the suspects, it becomes apparent that the blustering and bullying - and naive - village judge is the guilty one. close
Based on his childhood fascination for the strange atmosphere of amusement parks Till Nowak created the fictional documentary 'The Centrifuge Brain Project'. more
Based on his childhood fascination for the strange atmosphere of amusement parks Till Nowak created the fictional documentary 'The Centrifuge Brain Project'. He collected footage and used digital animation to create a series of non-existing thrill rides. Dr. Laslowicz is convinced: Making his machines more powerful brings him comes closer to the solution for all our problems. An obvious mistake or just typical human? close
“Tulse Luper Suitcases: From Sark to the End” is the latest film from an ambitious project-trilogy about the eternal prisoner and wanderer Tulse Luper. more
“Tulse Luper Suitcases: From Sark to the End” is the latest film from an ambitious project-trilogy about the eternal prisoner and wanderer Tulse Luper.
In the film, Tulse sums up his travels. Whenever he was in prison, he didn’t waste his time, he used it to create. Tulse created global film projects and literary works. After Luper visited Manchuria, a large exhibition of his work was organized in New York. All 92 suitcases containing Luper’s creative heritage. On the final day of the exhibition, 92 suitcases corresponding to the atomic number of uranium will be unveiled.
The filming of The Tulse Luper Suitcases (Part 3: From Sark to the Finish) featured actors Anna Galiena ( "Husband of the hairdresser") and Ornella Muti (close
Willi is 18 years old and lives on the street. Without a goal in his life he walks around the city and meets several people, helping but also cheating more
Willi is 18 years old and lives on the street. Without a goal in his life he walks around the city and meets several people, helping but also cheating him. When he meets a girl, Monica, he realizes that there are people out there whose lives are even more desperate than his. So he's trying to help her (and him) by planning a great robbery on a supermarket's money transporter. close
