Cast: Maria Simon

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Maria Simon. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Good Bye, Lenin!

2003 · Movie · 118 min. · Germany

Direction Wolfgang Becker

Cast Daniel Brühl · Katrin Saß · Chulpan Khamatova · Maria Simon

Synopsis Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) is set in the tumultuous period of 1989, when a young man named Alex faces a daunting challenge. His mother, a devoted socialist, falls into a coma just as the Berlin Wall is about to crumble....

7.6

76K votes

7.6

76K votes

Distant Lights

2003 · Movie · 105 min. · Germany

Direction Hans-Christian Schmid

Cast August Diehl · Herbert Knaup · Julia Krynke · Henry Hübchen

Synopsis Distant Lights (2003) explores the intricate web of lives along the border between Poland and Germany. The narrative weaves together the stories of various individuals, each grappling with their own struggles and aspirations. Some Russians attempt to illegally cross into...

7.0

133 votes

7.0

133 votes

Luther

2003 · Movie · 121 min. · Germany

Direction Eric Till

Cast Joseph Fiennes · Jonathan Firth · Alfred Molina · Claire Cox

Synopsis Luther (2003) presents the life story of Martin Luther, a 16th-century cleric who sparked the Christian Reformation and paved the way for new avenues in faith exploration. The narrative commences with his dedication to monastic life and follows his internal...

6.0

4K votes

6.0

4K votes

The Countess

2009 · Movie · 96 min. · Germany

Direction Julie Delpy

Cast Julie Delpy · Daniel Brühl · William Hurt · Anamaria Marinca

Synopsis The Countess (2009) follows the chilling tale of a 17th-century Hungarian noblewoman who becomes obsessed with maintaining her youth and beauty. Driven by a desperate belief in the rejuvenating powers of virgin blood, she embarks on a gruesome and murderous...

5.8

781 votes

5.8

781 votes

Direction Jo Baier

Cast Aaron Altaras · Maria Simon · Hannelore Elsner · Nadja Uhl

Synopsis Nicht alle waren Mörder (TV) (2006) is a poignant film inspired by the personal recollections of actor Michael Degen, focusing on the daily battle for survival as a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany. Following the tragic death of his father...

5.6

274 votes

5.6

274 votes

Direction Sherry Hormann

Cast Nina Petri · Petra Wright · William Sanford · Archie Kao

Synopsis Against All Evidence (TV) (2002) follows the gripping journey of a devoted mother who embarks on a relentless quest to shield her daughter from the harsh consequences of capital punishment. When her daughter is entangled in a legal battle that...

3.4

80 votes

3.4

80 votes

Direction Nina C. Wolfrum

Cast Torben Liebrecht · Damian Hardung · Julia Beautx · Ulrich Tukur

Synopsis Yesterday We Were Still Children (TV Miniseries) (2022) follows the aftermath of Peter's sudden outburst, which irrevocably shatters his family bonds and sends his three children into a whirlwind of chaos. As Peter's past misdeeds resurface, they not only impact...

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Direction Helmut Krätzig · Thomas Jacob · Hans-Joachim Hildebrandt · Manfred Mosblech

Cast Peter Borgelt · Jürgen Frohriep · Wolfgang Winkler · Jaecki Schwarz

Synopsis Police Call 110 (TV Series) (1971) is a enduring German-language crime television show. Unlike many other series that center around murders, while "Polizeiruf" dealt with homicide cases, this show often tackled more common and less grave offenses. These included domestic...

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Aufbruch ins Ungewisse (TV)

2017 · Movie · 88 min. · Germany

Direction Kai Wessel

Cast Fabián Busch · Maria Simon · Athena Strates · Anton Figl

Synopsis Aufbruch ins Ungewisse (TV) (2017) is set in a dystopian near future where Europe is engulfed in turmoil. Right-wing extremists have seized control in numerous nations, transforming the once-democratic Germany into a repressive regime that targets those who oppose it,...

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Direction Michael Schneider · Hannu Salonen · Andreas Linke · Christian Theede

Cast Matthias Koeberlin · Nora von Waldstätten · Hary Prinz · Stefan Pohl

Synopsis Murder by the Lake (TV Series) (2014) is a captivating German-Austrian crime drama that follows the tenacious detectives Oberländer and Zeiler as they tackle murder investigations that span across the national border. The series is predominantly filmed in the picturesque...

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