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222 German Films: A World Cinema Collection

221 titles

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  1. 201The Blum AffairMovie · 1948 · 109mDr. Blum, a Jewish factory owner, is wrongly accused of murder. Despite mounting evidence pointing to the actual perpetrator, the prosecutor remains unwilling to acknowledge Blum's innocence.Stream onIMDb 7.4
  2. 202RotationMovie · 1950 · 79mMechanic Behnke initially seeks to join the Nazi party for financial stability. His perspective shifts dramatically after his Jewish neighbors are deported. Attempting to avoid political involvement, he isolates himself and becomes a worker for the Nazi regime.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.7
  3. 203The Hunger Years: In a Land of PlentyMovie · 1980 · 115m · Drama"Hungerjahre" is a film by and about Jutta Brückner, reflecting on her teenage years in 1950s West Germany. It explores the difficulties of growing up after the war, as young people try to find themselves during a time of big changes. Brückner offers a personal and moving look at this period, capturing both the turbulence and the nostalgia of her coming-of-age story. The film portrays the challenges teenagers faced – discovering who they are, dealing with social pressures, and wanting to connect – in a world that was constantly evolving.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 4.2
  4. 204Jadup and BoelMovie · 1988 · 100mA quiet town has collectively suppressed memories of the years following World War II. This changes when a stranger discovers a book given to a young refugee named Boel by Jadup. Boel had resettled in the town over 30 years ago. The discovery stirs up painful recollections of Boel and the post-war era, unsettling the entire community. Boel disappeared then, and the reason was unknown. Rumors circulated about a rape, with some pointing fingers at a Russian soldier. Jadup, the town's respected mayor, remembers his distrust of Boel and his failure to support her during that difficult time – he didn’t even realize she loved him. Confronting this past forces Jadup to re-evaluate his present life and community.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.1
  5. 205The Student of PragueMovie · 1913 · 85m · Drama, FantasyIn 19th-century Prague, an impoverished student named Balduin unexpectedly saves Countess Margit from drowning in the Vltava River. This event ignites a powerful connection between them, despite their different social standings. As their relationship develops, Balduin struggles to win Margit's affection and overcome the obstacles posed by their conflicting classes. The story explores themes of forbidden love, personal development, and the power of human connection within a society grappling with changing norms.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
  6. 206Peppermint-PeaceMovie · 1983 · 112mThis film follows young Marianne growing up in a quiet German village between 1943 and 1950. A sense of peace arrives with an American soldier, nicknamed Mr. Frieden, who shares chewing gum with the children. However, Marianne remains haunted by the fear of the war's return.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3
  7. 207Letztes aus der DaDaeRMovie · 1990 · 86m"Da-Da-R," a collection of cabaret performances by celebrated East German poets, songwriters, and clowns Steffen Mensching and Hans-Eckardt Wenzel, satirizes life in East Germany during its final days and the dawn of a new era following the fall of the Berlin Wall. Released from prison to perform for audiences, the clowns' shows coincide with growing national unrest, a prison riot, and ultimately, being driven out by the very people they sought to entertain. This film is the first production by Da-Da-R, an artistic group that long advocated for independence within the state-run DEFA film studio. The title itself is a playful combination of the Dada art movement and the German acronym for East Germany, DDR.Stream onIMDb 6.9
  8. 208Eerie TalesMovie · 1919 · 101mA demon, a reaper, and a former prostitute's ghost gather to read and perform gothic short stories.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 5.3
  9. 209The American FriendMovie · 1977 · 125m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeTom Ripley, an American con man skilled at forgery, is disrupted when he loses a valuable painting to Jonathan Zimmerman, a picture framer, at a Hamburg auction. Soon after, Ripley meets Raoul Minot, a dangerous gangster who offers him a perilous job: murder a rival. Seeing a chance for revenge against Zimmerman for the earlier incident, Ripley manipulates both the desperate and ill Zimmerman into becoming his accomplices, transforming a personal grudge into a disturbing partnership.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1
  10. 210Trail of the FalconMovie · 1968 · 113mDuring the 1800s, gold is found in the Black Hills, a place of deep spiritual importance to the Lakota. This discovery brings a rush of fortune seekers and opportunists to the area. Bludgeon, a ruthless land speculator, aims to force the Lakota off their land through violence. The Lakota fight back, transforming the gold rush town into a battleground.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.2
  11. 211The Edge of HeavenMovie · 2007 · 122m · DramaSix German-Turkish immigrants' lives intersect unexpectedly. An elderly man and a sex worker form an alliance. A young academic confronts his history. Two young women develop a romantic relationship. And a mother struggles to rebuild her life after it has been broken.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2
  12. 212The Einstein of Sex: Life and Work of Dr. M. HirschfeldMovie · 2000 · 100mThis is the story of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a German Jewish physician who pioneered the study of human sexuality, known as sexology. In the late 19th century, he bravely challenged Germany's strict anti-homosexuality laws. The film explores key figures in Hirschfeld’s life: his complicated relationship with Baron von Teschenberg, and his devoted assistants Karl Giese and Dorchen, a transvestite who became a trusted confidante. Together, they founded the First Institute of Sexual Sciences in Berlin in 1920. The film follows their fight to maintain the Institute’s existence as the rise of the Third Reich threatens to close it in the mid-1930s.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.3
  13. 213Verzeihung, sehen Sie Fußball?Movie · 1983 · 59mBerlin, July 11, 1982. The World Cup final is on television, and five stories unfold around it. Soccer enthusiast Kneutzsch struggles to balance the thrilling game with a complicated situation involving a woman he's unexpectedly written to about marriage. Dr. Kobermann, taking painkillers, finds herself locked out of her bathroom and seeks help from a neighbor, a flautist. Meanwhile, Andrés, exiled after his love Carmen leaves, watches the game knowing his father is watching too.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.0
  14. 214King of the Centre ForwardsMovie · 1927 · 95m"King of the Centre Forwards" is named after German soccer legend Tull Harder, a star for Hamburger Sport Verein in the 1920s. However, the film tells a fictional story: The son of a trade company director falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy American oil magnate. She believes he's only after her money and buys his father's company as revenge. The son's true passion is soccer, which is evident from the start. The film opens with a soccer game, and even an apple or crumpled paper becomes a makeshift ball. While other films promote soccer as "the sport of the century," "King of the Centre Forwards" focuses on the hero's father, who doesn't understand its importance and criticizes everyone for being "soccer crazy."IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.5
  15. 215FaustMovie · 1926 · 116m · Fantasy, Drama, HorrorThis film explores the timeless conflict between God and Satan, who are competing for influence over humanity. The story centers on Faust, a skilled and deeply religious alchemist who becomes the focus of their struggle. The two sides bet on his future, sparking a compelling journey about faith, ambition, and temptation. As Faust deals with this cosmic contest, the audience is immersed in a captivating story that skillfully blends the sacred and the sinister, prompting questions about human decisions when confronted by supernatural powers.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9
  16. 216The Story of Little MookMovie · 1953 · 100m · Fantasy, FamilyIn an ancient oriental city, an old man tells children the story of his youth as a boy named Little Muck. Though orphaned and forced to flee his home by cruel relatives, Little Muck remained remarkably polite despite facing hardship. He journeys across the desert seeking a mysterious merchant who promises good fortune. In the barren landscape, he encounters a grumpy woman and her many cats, who try to force him into servitude. Little Muck escapes by stealing magical shoes that grant him incredible speed, faster than anyone else. Now, prepared for whatever comes next, he continues his life-changing journey.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  17. 217Shirin's WeddingMovie · 1976 · 120mTo find Mahmood (Ören), a man she was betrothed to as a child, 20-year-old Shirin (Erten) leaves her home in a small Turkish village and goes in search of him.IMDb 7.3TMDB 2.8
  18. 218Palermo or WolfsburgMovie · 1980 · 175m · DramaA young Sicilian man moves to Wolfsburg, West Germany, hoping to find work. Facing poverty and few opportunities back home, he gets a job at the Volkswagen factory after a long train trip from Northern Italy. The film examines his experience adjusting to a new culture while working, exploring the difficulties and benefits of this change. Using strong visuals, detailed characters, and observations about society, the movie follows his search for a better life in postwar Europe.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.4
  19. 219Boxhagener PlatzMovie · 2010 · 103mThis film is based on a novel by Torsten Schulz and is set in East Berlin in 1968.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.7
  20. 220The TunnelMovie · 2001 · 150m · Drama, ThrillerBased on a true story, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior escapes from East Germany in the 1960s. He develops a risky plan to help his sister and others escape East Berlin by using a 145-yard tunnel hidden beneath the city.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.1
  21. 221Lucrezia BorgiaMovie · 1922 · 96mPope Alexander VI has three adult children: Juan, who is good and in love with a commoner; Lucrezia, who is virtuous and desires to marry Alfonso; and Cesare, who is cruel and desires Lucrezia, Juan's girlfriend, and others. Cesare has vowed to kill any man who seeks Lucrezia’s hand, aided by three enforcers. Bodies end up in the Tiber River, the Colosseum (among the lions), and even on the Vatican floors.IMDb 6.5TMDB 4.4