Cinematography: Michael Kotschi

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Michael Kotschi. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


One of These Days

2020 · Movie · 120 min. · Germany

Direction Bastian Günther

Cast Joe Cole · Carrie Preston · Callie Hernandez · Bill Callahan

Synopsis One of These Days (2020) unfolds in a quaint Texan town where an annual tradition, the "Hands on a Hardbody" contest, brings the community together. Organized by a local car dealer, the competition sees participants, chosen by a random draw,...

6.1

126 votes

6.1

126 votes

Shed My Skin (TV)

2016 · Movie · 90 min. · Germany

Direction Stefan Schaller

Cast Merlin Rose · Claudia Michelsen · Johann von Bülow · Leonard Proxauf

Synopsis Shed My Skin (TV) (2016) follows the journey of a teenager named Milan, portrayed by Merlin Rose, as he grapples with his emerging identity. At the age of 17, Milan begins to realize his suspected homosexuality, a revelation that sets...

6.0

33 votes

6.0

33 votes

Houston

2012 · Movie · 107 min. · Germany

Direction Bastian Günther

Cast Ulrich Tukur · Garret Dillahunt · Wolfram Koch · Jenny Schily

Synopsis Houston (2012) follows Clemens Trunschka, a German corporate headhunter grappling with alcohol addiction. His excessive drinking progressively alienates him from his personal life and distorts his perception of reality. When a chance to assist a German firm in recruiting an...

5.4

33 votes

5.4

33 votes

The Theatre Bizarre

2011 · Movie · 114 min. · Canada

Direction Douglas Buck · Buddy Giovinazzo · David Gregory · Karim Hussain

Cast Udo Kier · Virginia Newcomb · Amelia Gotham · Victoria Maurette

Synopsis The Theatre Bizarre (2011) follows the journey of Enola Penny, a young girl captivated by a seemingly deserted theatre in her grimy urban neighborhood. One fateful night, she discovers the theatre's entrance slightly open and ventures inside. Within the gloomy,...

5.0

251 votes

5.0

251 votes

California City

2014 · Documentary · 85 min. · Germany

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Der Überfall

2022 · Series · Germany

Direction Stephan Lacant

Cast Katja Riemann · Lorna Ishema · Joel Basman · Sebastian Zimmler

Synopsis Der Überfall (2022) follows the chaotic aftermath of a botched heist at a local convenience store that results in tragedy. A young boy, just seven years old, vanishes without a trace, and a mysterious envelope stuffed with cash surfaces, linking...

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Direction Stephan Lacant

Cast Karin Hanczewski · Cornelia Gröschel · Martin Brambach · Max Riemelt

Synopsis Tatort: Die Zeit ist gekommen (TV) (2020) follows the story of Louis Bürger, a convicted individual who is accused of fatally striking a motorcycle police officer with a baseball bat. Despite his persistent assertions of innocence, Bürger is apprehended and...

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Not rated