Paul Baumer and his friends Albert and Muller, egged on by romantic dreams of heroism, voluntarily enlist in the German army. Full of excitement and patriotic fervour, the boys enthusiastically...
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Schumacher
Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.
Never Look Away
In "Never Look Away," the story follows Kurt Barnert, a German artist who has fled East Germany and now resides in West Germany. Despite his newfound freedom, he remains haunted by memories of his childhood experiences under both the Nazi regime and the GDR. Kurt struggles with these memories as he endeavors to find his […]
Transit
In a desperate bid to escape from France under Nazi occupation, Georg takes on the persona of a deceased writer. However, his plans are complicated when he becomes trapped in Marseilles and unexpectedly falls for Maria, a woman on a quest to find her lost spouse. Watch "Transit (2018)" online. To enjoy this tense and […]
The Captain
In the chaotic twilight of World War II, a German soldier named Willi Herold finds himself on the run, having deserted his position. His fortunes change dramatically when he stumbles upon an abandoned Nazi captain's uniform. Wearing this newfound power, Willi soon realizes that his countrymen are eager to follow anyone wielding authority, regardless of […]
Toni Erdmann
An unexpected visit from her father takes a daughter by surprise while she is living overseas. Concerned that she has lost her sense of humor, he embarks on a comedic mission, bombarding her with a series of playful antics. This father-daughter dynamic offers a charming exploration of humor's role in relationships. Tune in to "Toni […]
Look Who\'s Back
In "Look Who's Back (2015)," Adolf Hitler finds himself inexplicably awakening in a vacant lot in modern-day Berlin, completely unaware of the events that transpired after 1945. Struggling with homelessness and poverty, he roams the streets, baffled by the transformed world around him. Though he retains his recognizable appearance, people mistake him for a performer, […]
Victoria
In the film "Victoria," a young Spanish woman who recently relocated to Berlin becomes embroiled in a thrilling, yet perilous adventure. Her innocent flirtation with a local man takes a dark turn as an evening out with his friends unveils a menacing secret. Watch Victoria now. This gripping narrative unfolds in real-time, heightening the tension […]
Phoenix
In the aftermath of World War II, a woman who survived a concentration camp and now bears a new face due to reconstructive surgery, wanders through the ruins of Berlin. She seeks to uncover the truth about whether her husband was the one who handed her over to the Nazis. While navigating the fractured city, […]
Who Am I
In the thrilling narrative of "Who Am I (2014)," we follow the journey of Benjamin, a talented young German coder, who becomes embroiled with a clandestine hacker collective seeking global recognition. Their pursuit of notoriety takes Benjamin on a suspenseful ride through the shadows of cyber-subculture and the high-stakes world of digital espionage. Interested viewers […]
The Book Thief
Immerse yourself in the turbulent times of WWII Germany through the eyes of young Liesel, who discovers comfort and escapism by secretly taking books and sharing their stories with others. Meanwhile, her caring adoptive parents hide a Jewish refugee under their stairs, intertwining hope with their everyday struggles. An interesting watch, "The Book Thief (2013)" […]
Free Fall
A promising career with the police, a baby on the way… Marc’s life seems to be right on track. Then he meets fellow policeman Kay and during their regular jogs Marc experiences a never-before-felt sense of ease and effortlessness — and what it means to fall in love with another man. Torn between his family and his new feelings for Kay, Marc sees his world careening more and more out of control. Suddenly, his life is in free fall and Marc realizes that try as he may, he can’t make everyone happy. Least of all, himself.
Barbara
Set during the summer of 1980 in East Germany, the film "Barbara" introduces us to a solitary doctor who finds herself living and working in a small provincial town as a consequence of her attempt to flee to the West. Her only goal is to escape, forcing her to bide her time with patience. However, […]
The White Ribbon
Strange events happen in a small village in the north of Germany during the years just before World War I, which seem to be ritual punishment. The abused and suppressed children of the villagers seem to be at the heart of this mystery.
Soul Kitchen
In the bustling city of Hamburg, Zinos, a German-Greek chef, stirs the pot when he hires a chef with superior skills, unintentionally shaking up the laid-back vibe of his intimate, locals-only dining spot. Fans of unique culinary comedies will enjoy watching Zinos' journey as he navigates the chaos sparked by his decision. For those eager […]
The Reader
The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendants in a war crimes trial stemming from her actions as a concentration camp guard late in the war. He alone realizes that Hanna is illiterate and may be concealing that fact at the expense of her freedom.
The Baader Meinhof Complex
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex depicts the political turmoil in the period from 1967 to the bloody “Deutschen Herbst” in 1977. The movie approaches the events based on Stefan Aust’s standard work on Die Rote Armee Fraktion (RAF). The story centers on the leadership of the self named anti-fascist resistance to state violence: Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof and Gudrun Ensslin.
The Wave
A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
The Lives of Others
A tragic love story set in East Berlin with the backdrop of an undercover Stasi controlled culture. Stasi captain Wieler is ordered to follow author Dreyman and plunges deeper and...
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
During the tumultuous year of 1943, as Hitler's regime wages an expansive war across Europe, a brave band of university students spearheads a covert resistance movement in Munich. These courageous individuals, known as the White Rose, are steadfast in their quest to topple the oppressive Third Reich. Among their ranks is one of their few […]
The Edukators
"The Edukators (2004) unfolds with three fervent activists devising a plan to take a businessman hostage when they stumble upon him in his residence. The trio, driven by their ideals, find themselves entangled in a high-stakes situation that tests their beliefs and friendships. Intrigue and tension rise as they juggle the moral complexities of their […]
Downfall
In the final days of April 1945, Germany faces imminent defeat as the Russian army advances from the east and the Allied forces approach from the west. Meanwhile, in Berlin, the heart of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler boldly declares that Germany will still secure victory, instructing his generals and advisers to continue fighting to […]
Good Bye Lenin!
In this heartwarming and entertaining East/West German comedy, a young man finds himself in a tricky situation when his devotedly communist mother awakens from a coma, completely unaware of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To prevent her from experiencing the emotional shock that could lead to another heart attack, he goes to great lengths […]
The Experiment
"The Experiment (2001) is an intense psychological thriller probing the dark depths of human nature and the concealed potential for savagery within us all. Astoundingly, this gripping tale is rooted in reality, drawing inspiration from a real-life 1971 psychological experiment at Stanford University that had to be halted when the researchers lost control over the […]