Cast: Alexandra Maria Lara

Direction Oliver Hirschbiegel

Cast Bruno Ganz · Alexandra Maria Lara · Corinna Harfouch · Ulrich Matthes

Synopsis The Downfall: Hitler and the End of the Third Reich (2004) unfolds in Berlin, April 1945, as the conclusion of World War II draws near. Traudl Junge (Alexandra Maria Lara), Hitler's last stenographer, recounts the harrowing final days of the...

Direction Anton Corbijn

Cast Sam Riley · Samantha Morton · Craig Parkinson · Alexandra Maria Lara

Synopsis Control (2007) delves into the life of Ian Curtis, a young man from a small town in 1970s England who dreams of transcending his mundane surroundings. Inspired by musical icons like David Bowie and Iggy Pop, he forms a band...

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Chris Hemsworth · Daniel Brühl · Alexandra Maria Lara · Olivia Wilde

Synopsis Rush (2013) chronicles the thrilling tale of the 1976 Formula 1 season, where British racer James Hunt faced off against Austrian driver Niki Lauda for the championship title. The film delves into the intense rivalry between the two drivers, with...

Direction Stephen Daldry

Cast Kate Winslet · David Kross · Ralph Fiennes · Bruno Ganz

Synopsis The Reader (2008) commences in post-WWII Germany, where a young teenager named Michael Berg (David Kross) falls ill and is assisted by Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet), a woman significantly older than him. After Michael recovers from his illness, he searches...

Direction Yves Simoneau

Cast Christian Clavier · Isabella Rossellini · Gérard Depardieu · John Malkovich

Synopsis Napoléon (TV Miniseries) (2002) is set in 1816, where the exiled Napoléon, confined by the British on the island of St. Helena, shares his extraordinary life story with a young English girl named Betsy. His journey begins with his triumph...

Direction Roland Suso Richter

Cast Heino Ferch · Nicolette Krebitz · Sebastian Koch · Alexandra Maria Lara

Synopsis The Tunnel (2001) follows the gripping story of Harry Melchior, a renowned swimmer from East Germany who holds strong anti-communist sentiments. Just as the Berlin Wall is being finalized, Harry manages to evade the oppressive regime and flee to the...

Direction Giacomo Campiotti

Cast Hans Matheson · Keira Knightley · Sam Neill · Kris Marshall

Synopsis Doctor Zhivago (2002) is a captivating drama and romance that retells one of the most iconic love stories in history, intertwined with the tumultuous events of the Russian Revolution. This adaptation, penned by the renowned screenwriter Andrew Davies, offers a...

Direction Uli Edel

Cast Martina Gedeck · Moritz Bleibtreu · Bruno Ganz · Johanna Wokalek

Synopsis The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008) is a gripping drama that delves into the tumultuous era of Germany's Red Army Faction. Following the success of films like "Downfall" and "The Lives of Others," recent German cinema has garnered acclaim for tackling...

Direction Andrzej Jakimowski

Cast Edward Hogg · Alexandra Maria Lara · David Atrakchi · Teresa Madruga

Synopsis Imagine (2012) follows Ian, portrayed by Edward Hogg, an expert in spatial orientation who journeys to a prestigious eye clinic in Lisbon. His mission is to introduce and lead a groundbreaking therapeutic approach. Among his visually impaired patients, he encounters...

Direction Sam Garbarski

Cast Léo Legrand · Pascal Greggory · Jonathan Zaccaï · Alexandra Maria Lara

Synopsis Quartier Lointain (2010) follows the extraordinary journey of a middle-aged man who inexplicably finds himself transformed into a teenager. This surreal and thought-provoking narrative delves into the complexities of identity, memory, and the passage of time as the protagonist navigates...

Direction Jean-Paul Salomé

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Alexandra Maria Lara · Benoît Magimel · Marina Foïs

Synopsis The Sitting Duck (2022) is a gripping tale inspired by real events, focusing on Maureen Kearney, the chief union representative of a prominent French multinational nuclear corporation. She bravely exposed clandestine agreements that sent shockwaves through the French nuclear industry....

Direction Marco Kreuzpaintner

Cast Elyas M'Barek · Alexandra Maria Lara · Franco Nero · Heiner Lauterbach

Synopsis The Collini Case (2019) follows the journey of a dedicated attorney, portrayed by M’Barek, who takes on a challenging case involving a defendant charged with the brutal murder of a well-regarded elderly businessman. As he delves deeper into the case,...

Direction Saul Dibb

Cast Michelle Williams · Matthias Schoenaerts · Kristin Scott Thomas · Sam Riley

Synopsis Suite française (2014) unfolds during the initial phase of Germany's takeover of France, where an unexpected romantic connection develops between a local French resident and a German military man. Adapted from Irene Nemirovsky's acclaimed novel, the film centers around Lucille...

Direction Christian Carion

Cast Emir Kusturica · Guillaume Canet · Ingeborga Dapkunaite · David Soul

Synopsis Farewell (2009) unfolds during the tense era of the Cold War, as a KGB agent reaches out to the French government with a significant proposal. The film features Guillaume Canet (known for "Tell No One" and "Anything You Say") and...

Direction Doris Dörrie

Cast Alexandra Maria Lara · Christian Ulmen · Simon Verhoeven · Young-Shin Kim

Synopsis The Fisherman and His Wife (2005) follows the journey of Otto (Ulmen) and his companion Leo (Verhoeven), who are German veterinarians traversing Japan in search of fish to purchase and resell. During their travels, they encounter Ida (Lara), a young...

Direction Anno Saul

Cast Til Schweiger · Alexandra Maria Lara · Jürgen Vogel · Anja Kling

Synopsis Where is Fred? (2006) follows the comedic misadventures of Fred, a man on a quest to find love. In his desperation, he resorts to an unusual tactic: he feigns being a disabled basketball player to attract potential partners. This unconventional...

Direction Florian David Fitz

Cast Matthias Schweighöfer · Florian David Fitz · Rainer Bock · Lars Doppler

Synopsis The Most Beautiful Day (2016) follows the journey of Andi and Beno, two individuals facing terminal illnesses. Rather than succumbing to their fate, they decide to make the most of their remaining time by seeking out and experiencing the hottest...

Direction Hanno Hackfort · Bob Konrad · Richard Kropf · Matthias Schweighöfer

Cast Matthias Schweighöfer · Alexandra Maria Lara · Franz Hagn · Jörg Pintsch

Synopsis You Are Wanted (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping German thriller that delves into the dark world of hacking and digital espionage. The narrative revolves around Lukas Franke, a seemingly ordinary family man whose life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Detlev Buck

Cast Matthias Schweighöfer · Alexandra Maria Lara · Detlev Buck · Maximilian Brückner

Synopsis Woman in Love (2011) follows the journey of a talented actor whose professional trajectory takes an unexpected and comedic twist. In a plot reminiscent of the classic film "Tootsie," the protagonist finds himself in a unique situation when he agrees...

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Derek Luke · Michael Ealy · Laz Alonso · Omar Benson Miller

Synopsis Miracle at St. Anna (2008) unfolds in the heart of 1944 Italy, focusing on the journey of four African American soldiers who find themselves stranded in a Tuscan village amidst the chaos of World War II. Directed by Spike Lee...