Country: Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Werner Schroeter

Cast Gisela Trowe · Carla Egerer · Rosemarie Heinikel · Magdalena Montezuma

Synopsis Eika Katappa (1969) presents a vivid mosaic of dramatic vignettes, some of which are heightened to comedic proportions. The film features a disjointed soundtrack composed of renowned classical, operatic, and rock and roll tunes, creating a unique auditory experience. The...

Direction Wolfgang Petersen

Cast Jürgen Prochnow · Herbert Grönemeyer · Klaus Wennemann · Hubertus Bengsch

Synopsis Das Boot (TV Miniseries) (1985) follows the harrowing journey of a German U-Boat crew during World War II. This gripping miniseries, spanning three episodes, immerses viewers in the claustrophobic and perilous world of a submarine crew on a perilous patrol...

Direction Edgar Reitz

Cast Marita Breuer · Dieter Schaad · Michael Lesch · Eva Maria Bayerswaltes

Synopsis Heimat: A Chronicle of Germany (TV Miniseries) (1984) chronicles the life of Maria Simon (Marita Breuer), a resident of the imagined village of Schabbach. Spanning from 1919 to 1982, the series illustrates how pivotal moments in German history shaped the...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Gottfried John · Hanna Schygulla · Luise Ullrich · Werner Finck

Synopsis Eight Hours are Not a Day (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1972) is a five-episode television miniseries that delves into the societal challenges and realities of Germany in the 1970s. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a young man and his...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Liv Ullmann · Lena Nyman · Halvar Björk

Synopsis Autumn Sonata (1978) follows the story of Charlotte, a renowned concert pianist portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, as she reunites with her daughter Eva, played by Liv Ullmann, after a seven-year absence. The film delves into the complex dynamics between the...

Direction Harun Farocki

Cast Ulrike Grote

Synopsis IMAGES OF THE WORLD AND THE INSCRIPTION OF WAR (1989) is a thought-provoking documentary by Harun Farocki that explores a chilling episode from history. In 1944, American aircraft conducted aerial surveillance over Auschwitz, capturing images that would remain hidden for...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Horst Buchholz · Erik Schumann · Eva Kotthaus · Georg Thomalla

Direction Peter Nestler

Synopsis Mülheim/Ruhr (S) (1964) captures the essence of a region in transition, a few years after the initial closure of mining pits in the Ruhr area. The documentary guides viewers through the remnants of the mining industry, including abandoned pits, coal...

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Harry Dean Stanton · Nastassja Kinski · Dean Stockwell · Aurore Clément

Synopsis Paris, Texas (1984) follows the journey of a disoriented man who emerges from the desert with no recollection of his past. His brother, Travis (Dean Stockwell), discovers him and aids in the process of recovering his lost memories. As his...

Direction Werner Nekes

Cast Rosmarie Liesen · Ludi Armbruster · Ursula Winzentsen · Geeske Hof-Helmers

Synopsis Diwan (1974) is a poetic collection of scenes that unfolds in the great outdoors, featuring individuals who are seamlessly integrated with the stunning and meticulously captured natural environment around them. The film, directed by Werner Nekes, showcases his mastery as...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Günter Lamprecht · Karlheinz Braun · Hanna Schygulla · Claus Holm

Synopsis Berlin Alexanderplatz (TV Series) (1980) is a 14-episode television series that delves into the life of Franz Biberkopf, the protagonist of Alfred Döblin's renowned novel, and the vibrant Alexanderplatz district of Berlin. The series chronicles Franz's journey as an ex-convict...

Direction Jean-Jacques Annaud

Cast Sean Connery · Christian Slater · F. Murray Abraham · Michael Lonsdale

Synopsis The Name of the Rose (1986) is a cinematic adaptation of Umberto Eco's renowned novel, set in the 14th century during a significant papal conclave in a secluded Italian abbey. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic figure of William of...

Direction Danièle Huillet · Jean-Marie Straub

Cast Adriano Aprà · Anne Brumagne · Ennio Lauricella · Olimpia Carlisi

Synopsis Othon (1970) is a cinematic adaptation of Pierre Corneille's play "Othon." The film is notable for its unique blend of historical and contemporary elements. Actors, dressed in ancient Roman attire, deliver their lines with a striking lack of expression. Meanwhile,...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Brigitte Mira · El Hedi ben Salem · Barbara Valentin · Irm Hermann

Synopsis Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) follows the story of Emmi, a woman in her later years, who develops romantic feelings for Ali, a much younger Moroccan immigrant. Their decision to marry is met with disapproval from their community. As...

Direction Bernhard Wicki

Cast Folker Bohnet · Fritz Wepper · Michael Hinz · Frank Glaubrecht

Synopsis The Bridge (1959) follows a young group of German boys who are tasked with safeguarding a modest bridge in their hometown as the Second World War nears its end. While weary and disillusioned Wehrmacht soldiers retreat from the advancing American...

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Rüdiger Vogler · Yella Rottländer · Lisa Kreuzer · Edda Köchl

Synopsis Alice in the Cities (1974) follows Felix, a German journalist who embarks on a journey across the United States in search of inspiration for his next literary work. Funded by his editor, the trip initially seems promising, but Felix returns...

Direction Wolfgang Petersen

Cast Jürgen Prochnow · Herbert Grönemeyer · Klaus Wennemann · Hubertus Bengsch

Synopsis The Boat (1981) follows the harrowing journey of Captain Lehmann-Willenbrock (Jürgen Prochnow) and his crew aboard a lone U-boat, as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. With the once-mighty wolfpacks diminished to a mere...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Fini Straubinger

Synopsis Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) delves into the life of Fini Straubinger, an elderly woman who has lived with deafness and blindness since her teenage years. The documentary explores her dedicated efforts to support and advocate for others who...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Claudia Cardinale · Paul Hittscher · Miguel Ángel Fuentes

Synopsis Fitzcarraldo (1982) follows the ambitious journey of Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald, a man driven by an unyielding passion to construct an opera house deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This epic tale showcases his relentless pursuit and the challenges...

Direction Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

Cast André Heller · Harry Baer · Heinz Schubert · Peter Kern