Country: Germany

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Peter Lorre · Otto Wernicke · Gustaf Gründgens · Theo Lingen

Synopsis M (1931) plunges into the grimy streets of Berlin, where terror grips the city as a serial child killer wreaks havoc. The chilling deeds of this criminal are so abhorrent that even the hardened criminals of the underworld seek his...

Direction Ute Aurand

Direction Edgar Reitz

Cast Henry Arnold · Salome Kammer · Frank Röth · Noemi Steuer

Synopsis 2nd Heimat (TV Miniseries) (1992) is a 13-episode series that spans the decade from 1960 to 1970, with each episode covering varying time frames from a single day to several years. The narrative revolves around a group of individuals in...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Emil Jannings · Maly Delschaft · Max Hiller · Emilie Kurz

Synopsis The Last Laugh (1924) centers around an aged hotel doorman whose life takes a dramatic turn when he is reassigned to the role of lavatory attendant. Ashamed of his new position, he attempts to conceal it from his friends and...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Gustav Fröhlich · Brigitte Helm · Alfred Abel · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Metropolis (1927) presents a starkly divided society, where the affluent elite enjoy opulence and control, while the laborers endure harsh working conditions and live in squalor. The narrative unfolds when Freder, the privileged son of the city's ruler, Joh Fredersen,...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Emil Jannings · Gösta Ekman · Camilla Horn · William Dieterle

Synopsis Faust (1926) opens with a celestial wager between angels and the Devil, who claims dominion over Earth. The Devil, disguised as the cunning Mephisto, spreads plague in a town, causing the elderly scholar Faust to seek a cure. Mephisto tempts...

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Werner Krauss · Conrad Veidt · Friedrich Feher · Lil Dagover

Synopsis The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) introduces the enigmatic Dr. Caligari who arrives in a small town accompanied by his mysterious somnambulist, Cesare. Cesare, who has been in a deep sleep for 23 years, is now under Caligari's hypnotic spell....

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Paul Richter · Margarete Schön · Hanna Ralph · Theodor Loos

Synopsis Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (Die Nibelungen - Part I) (1924) is an adaptation of the 13th-century German epic, chronicling the journey of the heroic Siegfried. The narrative begins with Siegfried's forging of a legendary sword and his triumph over a fearsome...

Direction Klaus Wyborny

Direction Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Cast Ulrich Mühe · Martina Gedeck · Sebastian Koch · Ulrich Tukur

Synopsis The Lives of Others (2006) is set in the oppressive atmosphere of East Germany during the early 1980s. The narrative revolves around Georg Dreyman, a celebrated playwright, and his long-term partner, Christa-Maria Sieland, a renowned actress. Despite their public personas...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Oskar Beregi · Theodor Loos · Karl Meixner

Synopsis The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) follows Berlin police inspector Lohmann as he delves into a perplexing case where all evidence points to a man who has been confined to a mental institution for years—Dr. Mabuse. As Lohmann digs deeper,...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Max Schreck · Alexander Granach · Gustav von Wangenheim · Greta Schröeder

Synopsis Nosferatu (1922) chronicles the tale of Count Orlok, who journeys from his crumbling castle to the bustling city of Wisborg following a visit from Thomas Hutter. Upon his arrival, Orlok becomes entangled with Thomas' betrothed, Ellen, who possesses the unique...

Direction Ute Aurand

Synopsis India (2005) is a documentary that originated from the filmmaker's three visits to Pune in 2001, 2002, and 2004. Upon arriving in this unfamiliar land, the filmmaker was struck by a sense of unexpected familiarity. The streets of Pune, teeming...

Direction Harun Farocki · Andrei Ujica

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Alfred Abel · Aud Egede Nissen · Bernhard Goetzke

Synopsis Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922) follows the sinister mastermind Dr. Mabuse as he embarks on a mission to amass wealth and dominate the city of Berlin. His schemes are met with resistance from Detective Wenk, who is determined to thwart...

Direction Philipp Kadelbach

Cast Volker Bruch · Tom Schilling · Katharina Schüttler · Miriam Stein

Synopsis Generation War (TV Miniseries) (2013) is a gripping drama that spans three episodes, chronicling the journeys of five young German friends, each around 20 years old, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of Nazi Germany and World War II. The...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Lil Dagover · Walter Janssen · Bernhard Goetzke · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Destiny (1921) follows a young couple who pause their journey at a quaint village inn. Tragically, the man is taken by Death and confined behind an immense, impassable barrier. The woman, desperate to save her beloved, discovers a hidden, mystical...

Direction Leni Riefenstahl

Synopsis Olympia (1938) is a cinematic masterpiece directed by Leni Riefenstahl, capturing the essence of the 11th Olympic Games held in Berlin from August 1st to August 16th, 1936. This groundbreaking documentary has garnered numerous accolades and is frequently hailed by...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Margarete Schön · Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Georg John · Theodor Loos

Synopsis Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge (Die Nibelungen - Part II) (1924) follows the aftermath of Siegfried's demise, as Kriemhild, now wedded to Etzel, the Hun king, welcomes her brothers to a grand celebration. Following the birth of her child, Kriemhild seeks...

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Emil Jannings · Kurt Gerron · Eduard von Winterstein

Synopsis The Blue Angel (1930) is a captivating film that draws inspiration from Heinrich Mann's novel "Professor Unrat." The story revolves around Immanuel Rath, portrayed by Emil Jannings, a dedicated but stern prep school teacher in a small town. His world...