Cinematography: Jo Heim

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


Our Last Tango

2015 · Documentary · 84 min. · Argentina

Direction German Kral

Cast María Nieves Rego · Juan Carlos Copes · Pablo Veron · Alejandra Gutty

Synopsis Our Last Tango (2015) delves into the captivating journey of Argentina's renowned tango dancers, Maria Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes. The documentary chronicles their extraordinary romance and artistic partnership, which began in their youth and spanned nearly half a...

6.8

131 votes

6.8

131 votes

Girl You Know It's True

2023 · Movie · 124 min. · Germany

Direction Simon Verhoeven

Cast Tijan Njie · Elan Ben Ali · Matthias Schweighöfer · Bella Dayne

Synopsis Girl You Know It's True (2023) delves into the captivating and controversial journey of Milli Vanilli, the iconic duo comprising German Rob Pilatus and French Fab Morvan. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, they skyrocketed to fame with chart-topping...

6.4

969 votes

6.4

969 votes

Men in the City

2009 · Movie · 107 min. · Germany

Direction Simon Verhoeven

Cast Christian Ulmen · Til Schweiger · Nadja Uhl · Jana Pallaske

Synopsis Men in the City (2009) follows the lives of five distinct men who frequent the same gym in Berlin. Initially, they appear to have little in common, but a closer look reveals that each of them struggles with their romantic...

5.9

64 votes

5.9

64 votes

5.6

31 votes

Welcome to Germany

2016 · Movie · 116 min. · Germany

Direction Simon Verhoeven

Cast Senta Berger · Heiner Lauterbach · Palina Rojinski · Elyas M'Barek

Synopsis Welcome to Germany (2016) follows the story of a prosperous Munich family who decides to open their home to a refugee. Diallo, a young man from Nigeria, quickly forms bonds with the family members. However, their newfound harmony is put...

4.8

347 votes

4.8

347 votes

Friend Request

2016 · Movie · 92 min. · Germany

Direction Simon Verhoeven

Cast Alycia Debnam-Carey · Brit Morgan · William Moseley · Connor Paolo

Synopsis Friend Request (2016) follows the chilling tale of a college student who, after unfriending an enigmatic girl online, becomes the target of a malevolent entity. This sinister force seeks to isolate her by systematically eliminating her closest friends, plunging her...

4.6

485 votes

4.6

485 votes

Forget About Nick

2017 · Movie · 110 min. · Germany

Direction Margarethe von Trotta

Cast Ingrid Bolsø Berdal · Katja Riemann · Lucie Pohl · Haluk Bilginer

Synopsis Forget About Nick (2017) presents a clash of worlds in a New York City loft between two distinct women: a fashion model and an intellectual. The two women, Jade and Maria, find themselves at odds, with their only shared connection...

4.4

133 votes

4.4

133 votes

Deathcember

2019 · Movie · 145 min. · Germany

Direction Pollyanna McIntosh · Lucky McKee · Julian Richards · Alyosha Saari

Cast Barbara Crampton · Tiffany Shepis · AJ Bowen · Barbara Magnolfi

Synopsis Deathcember (2019) is an anthology film that delves into the darker aspects of the holiday season, comprising 24 unique short films. This cinematic collection features 24 international directors, each bringing their distinctive ideas and styles to the table. The segments...

3.8

91 votes

3.8

91 votes

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Locked-in society

2022 · Movie · 97 min. · Germany

Direction Sönke Wortmann

Cast Anke Engelke · Nilam Farooq · Florian David Fitz · Torben Kessler

Synopsis Locked-in society (2022) revolves around a father who, on a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon, approaches the staff room to persuade the six remaining teachers to permit his son to participate in the Abitur exams. The scenario quickly escalates, and the...

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Direction Sönke Wortmann

Cast Christoph Maria Herbst · Florian David Fitz · Caroline Peters · Justus von Dohnanyi

Synopsis How About Adolf? (Der Vorname) (2018) follows a seemingly ordinary dinner party hosted by the affluent couple, Thomas and Elisabeth, who have invited Elisabeth's brother, Thomas, and his pregnant partner, Anna, along with their esteemed friend, René. The gathering takes...

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Nightlife

2020 · Movie · 111 min. · Germany

Direction Simon Verhoeven

Cast Elyas M'Barek · Julian Looman · Frederick Lau · Caro Cult

Synopsis Nightlife (2020) follows the story of Milo, a dedicated bartender in the vibrant city of Berlin. One fateful evening, he crosses paths with Sunny, the woman of his dreams, through a chain of unexpected events. Their initial encounter leads to...

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Der Nachname

2022 · Movie · 87 min. · Germany

Direction Sönke Wortmann

Cast Iris Berben · Christoph Maria Herbst · Florian David Fitz · Caroline Peters

Synopsis Der Nachname (2022) follows the Böttcher family as they gather on the picturesque island of Lanzarote, aiming for a peaceful reunion. However, tensions quickly escalate when Stephan and Elisabeth, along with new parents Thomas and Anna, arrive at their family...

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Direction Susanne Aernicke · Dirk Eickhoff · Pascal Hoffmann · Volker Morlock

Cast Stella Adorf · Nabike Aqiqi · Angelika Bender · Isabel Emminger

Synopsis Strange Encounters (1989) presents four chilling psychological thrillers, each a standalone short film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. These tales are marked by cruel twists and dramatic conclusions. In each segment, a woman is central to...

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Seven Dwarfs

2004 · Movie · 95 min. · Germany

Direction Sven Unterwaldt Jr.

Cast Otto Waalkes · Heinz Hoenig · Mirco Nontschew · Boris Aljinovic

Synopsis Seven Dwarfs (2004) follows the tale of seven diminutive miners who reside in a secluded, all-male sanctuary within the mystical Enchanted Forest. Their tranquil existence is disrupted when the enchanting Snow White stumbles into their realm, captivating their hearts with...

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The Bodyguard (TV)

2005 · Movie · 90 min. · Germany

Direction Markus Imboden

Cast Ulrike Folkerts · Barbara Rudnik · Peter Kremer · George Lenz

Synopsis The Bodyguard (TV) (2005) follows the story of a tenacious and alluring politician, Mona Dengler, who is deeply involved in an investigation targeting the tobacco industry. To ensure her safety, the tomboyish and single mother, Johanna Sieber, is tasked with...

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