Cast: Herbert Achternbusch

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Judit Achternbusch · Heinz Braun · Ella Fießinger

Synopsis Das Andechser Gefühl (1975) follows a worried educator, portrayed by the director himself, as he sits in a beer garden atop the Andechs monastery hill. As flies meet their end in his beer, he grapples with a life marked by...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Doris Jung · Naomi Semiramis · Barbara Gass

Synopsis Picasso in München (1997) is a surrealist cinematic experience where the renowned artist, Pablo Picasso, is resurrected from the grave. The film takes a fantastical turn as Picasso embarks on a daring heist, stealing a painting he himself created, which...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Heinz Braun · Herbert Achternbusch · Alois Hitzenbichler · Josef Bierbichler

Synopsis Die Atlantikschwimmer (1976) follows the journey of two weary individuals from Munich, a postal worker named Heinz and a lifeguard named Herbert. Seeking a break from their monotonous routines, they decide to take part in a grueling swimming competition across...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Judit Achternbusch · Franz Baumgartner · Annamirl Bierbichler

Synopsis Wanderkrebs (1984) presents a comedic and satirical narrative centered around a minister president, loosely inspired by the conservative Bavarian politician Franz Josef Strauss. The film delves into the political landscape of the time, offering a humorous critique of the political...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Annamirl Bierbichler · Franz Baumgartner · Gabi Geist

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Judith Tobschall · Annamirl Bierbichler · Herbert Achternbusch · Josefa Janisch

Synopsis Ab nach Tibet! (1994) follows the unconventional journey of Hick, a jobless chimney sweep from Munich, who has a child, Su, with a disgruntled nun. Su deeply loves her father and envisions a life together in the mystical land of...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Annamirl Bierbichler · Esther Donatz · Gabi Geist

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Annamirl Bierbichler · Herbert Achternbusch · Josef Bierbichler · Heinz Braun

Synopsis Bye-bye Bavaria! (1978) follows the journey of a celebrated and introspective poet and writer who has grown weary of the coarse and unrefined nature of his homeland, Bavaria. In a highly publicized declaration, he announces his resolute refusal to even...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Gunter Freyse · Herbert Achternbusch · Gabi Geist · Waltraut Galler

Synopsis Heilt Hitler! (1986) is set in two distinct time periods, beginning in Stalingrad, 1942, where a German soldier named Herbert is injured while expressing his frustration with the incompetent leadership. The narrative then shifts to Munich's Hofgarten, forty years later,...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Annamirl Bierbichler · Heinz Braun · Josef Bierbichler

Synopsis Bierkampf (1977) follows the chaotic escapades of Herbert, a heavy drinker who dons a stolen police uniform and wreaks havoc at the Oktoberfest in Munich. In his inebriated state, Herbert genuinely believes he is a legitimate detective inspector, leading to...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Judit Achternbusch · Rita Achternbusch · Franz Baumgartner

Synopsis Die Olympiasiegerin (1983) is a film that, despite its whimsical and eccentric elements, offers a deeply personal glimpse into the life of its creator. The narrative mirrors several autobiographical details from the director's life. Much like the protagonist's family, the...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Uli Bauer · Franz Baumgartner · Josef Bierbichler

Synopsis Neue Freiheit - Keine Jobs Schönes München: Stillstand (1998) follows the story of a homeless individual known as Hick, who becomes inspired by the growing sentiment in Germany that Chancellor Helmut Kohl is responsible for the country's issues and must...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Annamirl Bierbichler · Helga Loder · Alois Hitzenbichler

Synopsis Der Neger Erwin (1981) is a comedic film penned, helmed, and featuring Herbert Achternbusch, which satirizes the German system of funding cinema and documentary production. The narrative revolves around a filmmaker who portrays himself in the process of creating a...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Heinz Braun · Branko Samarovski · Karolina Herbig

Direction Andi Niessner

Cast Herbert Achternbusch

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Franz Baumgartner · Annamirl Bierbichler · Josef Bierbichler

Synopsis The Comanche (1979) opens with the enigmatic protagonist, known as the Comanche, in a state of deep unconsciousness within a sprawling rural sanatorium, where he is the sole remaining patient. Opting to escape the harsh realities of a world devoid...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Annamirl Bierbichler · Franz Baumgartner · Gabi Geist

Synopsis The Last Hole (1981) delves into the grim narrative of an individual burdened by the historical guilt of Germany, as he frantically seeks atonement for his past actions.

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Bernd Bayerl · Uschi Burkhart · Barbara de Koy

Synopsis I Know the Way to the Hofbrauhaus (1992) is a comedic silent film shot on Super-8mm without a script, featuring intertitles added between scenes. The narrative follows a typical Achternbusch storyline where the main character, Hick (an alter-ego of the...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Herbert Achternbusch · Annamirl Bierbichler · Werner Schroeter · Kurt Raab

Synopsis The Ghost (1982) presents a unique narrative where Jesus Christ reappears as a tangible ghost, exhibiting behavior that is somewhat less than saintly, leaving people bewildered. He sustains himself with bread and wine, playfully teases the Mother Superior, and occasionally...