Cast: Carl Wery

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Bernhard Wicki · Karl Ludwig Diehl · Carl Wery · Kurt Meisel

Synopsis It Happened on July 20th (1955) presents a gripping portrayal of the July 1944 plot by German military officers to eliminate Adolf Hitler. The film meticulously recreates the tense atmosphere and high-stakes events surrounding this pivotal moment in history, offering...

Direction Rafael Gil

Cast Vicente Parra · Marianne Hold · Manolo Morán · Horst Frank

Synopsis Cariño mío (1961) follows the whimsical tale of Miguel and Verónica, who cross paths on an airplane and decide to deceive each other about their true identities. Verónica, the wealthy niece of a duchess, pretends to be a humble secretary,...

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast O.W. Fischer · Ruth Leuwerik · Carl Wery · Gertrud Kückelmann

Synopsis Ein Herz spielt falsch (1953) follows the story of a man who, driven by financial desperation and a lack of ambition, enters into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy but unremarkable woman, fully aware of her declining health and...

Direction Josef von Báky

Cast Karin Hardt · Carl Wery · Viktor Staal · Hilde Körber

Synopsis Via Mala (1945) unfolds in a secluded mountain village where the oppressive Jonas Lauretz rules over his family, mistress, and neighbors with an iron fist. When he vanishes one fateful night, suspicion quickly falls on his eldest daughter, Silvelie, who...

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast Anouk Aimée · Karlheinz Böhm · Peter Carsten · Werner Hinz

Synopsis Nina (1956) unfolds a poignant tale of romance between a young woman, who serves as a secretary for a Russian news agency, and an American journalist. Their budding relationship faces numerous obstacles, primarily due to the interference of the girl's...

Direction Herbert Selpin

Cast Hans Albers · Charlotte Susa · Hans Mierendorff · Hilde Sessak

Direction Curd Jürgens

Cast Curd Jürgens · Eva Bartok · René Deltgen · Ernst Schröder

Direction Werner Jacobs

Cast Heidelinde Weis · Friedrich von Thun · Gustav Knuth · Käthe Braun

Synopsis Tante Frieda - Neue Lausbubengeschichten (1965) follows the mischievous adventures of Ludwig, a young boy who finds himself in a boarding school. Ludwig, known for his clever antics, devises a plan to get himself sent home as swiftly as possible....

Direction Anton Kutter

Cast Fritz Reiff · Rolf Wernicke · Carl Wery

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Hans Kraus · Heidelinde Weis · Friedrich von Thun · Käthe Braun

Synopsis Lausbubengeschichten (1964) is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a Catholic priest and educator who seizes a copy of Ludwig Thoma's book from a student during a class. The narrative explores the consequences and reactions that follow...

Direction Hans H. Zerlett

Cast Hannes Stelzer · Hansi Knoteck · Paul Dahlke · Siegfried Breuer

Synopsis Venus on Trial (1941) follows the journey of a sculptor who, as a critic of contemporary art, decides to make a statement. He crafts a statue of Venus in the classical Greek style and conceals it within a forest. Years...

Direction Steno

Cast Renato Rascel · Sylva Koscina · Lia Zoppelli · Kai Fischer

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Elsbeth Sigmund · Heinrich Gretler · Thomas Klameth · Elsie Attenhofer

Synopsis Heidi (1952) follows the journey of a young orphan named Heidi, who is sent to reside with her gruff and isolated grandfather in a remote Alpine cabin. Initially, the old man is distant and unkind, but Heidi's endearing nature gradually...

Direction Werner Klingler

Cast Adrian Hoven · Willy Birgel · Klausjürgen Wussow · Antje Geerk

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Carlos Thompson · Sabine Sinjen · Andrea Parisy · Peter Vogel

Synopsis Stephanie in Rio (1960) follows the journey of a young German woman who, after completing her college education, embarks on an adventure to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. There, she finds herself captivated by the allure of South...

Direction Franz Schnyder

Cast Heinrich Gretler · Elsbeth Sigmund · Thomas Klameth · Emil Hegetschweiler

Synopsis Heidi and Peter (1955) follows the adventures of Heidi, a young girl who spends her summers in the picturesque Swiss Alps with her grandfather, where she forms a strong bond with Peter, her friend, and together they care for the...

Direction Paul Verhoeven II

Cast Hans Söhnker · Alexander Golling · Otto Wernicke · Anni Markart

Direction Rolf Hansen

Cast Maria Schell · Dieter Borsche · Heidemarie Hatheyer · Carl Wery

Synopsis Dr. Holl (1951) is a unique German production that delves into the melodramatic soap opera genre, which was later popularized by German-born director Douglas Sirk in his lavish and dreamy American films of the 1950s. The story revolves around Angelika,...

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Cécile Aubry · Pierre Brasseur · Jean Debucourt · Robert Arnoux

Synopsis Bluebeard (1951) follows the tale of a man known as the infamous Bluebeard, who, after the mysterious disappearance of his sixth wife, decides to marry again. This time, his chosen bride is Aline, the daughter of a local innkeeper. Despite...

Direction Herbert Maisch

Cast Paul Hörbiger · Curd Jürgens · Carola Höhn · Anton Pointner

Synopsis Königswalzer (1935) unfolds a romantic tale set in Munich during the year 1852. The narrative revolves around an Austrian officer from a noble family who is tasked with a delicate mission. His primary objective is to safeguard the young Emperor...