Screenplay: Carl Zuckmayer

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...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Charles Laughton · Elsa Lanchester · Gertrude Lawrence · Edward Chapman

Synopsis Rembrandt (1936) delves into the life of the renowned artist Rembrandt Van Rijn, concentrating on his later years, particularly during his peak fame in the mid-1600s. The film is structured as a series of vignettes that explore the profound impact...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Martin Held · Hannelore Schroth · Willy A. Kleinau

Synopsis The Captain from Köpenick (1956) follows the journey of a recently released shoemaker who, after serving a 15-year sentence for petty theft, finds himself trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare. Desperate to secure a job and a new start, he encounters...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast Edwige Feuillère · John Lodge · Aimé Clariond · Jean Worms

Synopsis From Mayerling to Sarajevo (1940) delves into the life and times of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his spouse, Sophie, chronicling the pivotal events that culminated in their tragic demise in Sarajevo during 1914. The film explores the political...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Curd Jürgens · Marianne Koch · Viktor de Kowa · Karl John

Synopsis The Devil's General (1955) follows the story of Harry Harras, a highly respected general in the Luftwaffe during World War II. His exceptional skills in producing high-quality aircraft have earned him legendary status in Germany. However, his life becomes complicated...

Direction Frank Beyer

Cast Harald Juhnke · Udo Samel · Elisabeth Trissenaar · Katharina Thalbach

Direction Richard Oswald

Cast Max Adalbert · Ernst Dernburg · Willi Schur · Paul Wagner

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Nicole Berger · Maximilian Schell · Viktor de Kowa · Friedrich Domin

Synopsis The Girl from Flanders (1956) follows the journey of a young Belgian woman who finds herself in grave danger after being falsely accused of pilfering arms. Seeking refuge, she turns to a lively cabaret where she encounters an unexpected ally...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Johanna Matz · Johannes Heesters · Hardy Krüger · Tom Tully

Synopsis The Virgin on the Roof (1953) follows the story of a young actress, Patty O'Neill, who encounters a charming playboy architect, Donald Gresham, on the observation deck of the iconic Empire State Building. Intrigued by his charisma, Patty accepts his...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Annie van Ees · Albert van Dalsum · Enny Snijders · Piet Bron

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Curd Jürgens · May Britt · Theodore Bikel · John Banner

Synopsis The Blue Angel (1959) follows the story of Professor Immanuel Rath, portrayed by Curt Jurgens, a strict and disciplined botany teacher at a German high school. His world is disrupted when he discovers postcards featuring Lola-Lola, played by May Britt,...

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast Hildegard Knef · O.W. Fischer · Viktor de Kowa · Karl Ludwig Diehl

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Anna Sten · Anton Walbrook · Reinhold Bernt · Otto Wallburg

Synopsis Trapeze (1931) follows the story of two close friends, Robby and Jim, who are both employed in a circus. Their lives take an exciting turn when Marina, a talented new acrobat, joins the troupe. Both men find themselves vying for...

Direction Victor Vicas

Cast Maria Schell · Ivan Desny · Ernst Wilhelm Borchert · Olga Limburg

Synopsis Master Over Life and Death (1955) follows the story of Barbara, who is married to Georg Bertram, a renowned professor of medicine. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Barbara gives birth to a child with severe mental disabilities. Georg,...

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast Barbara Rutting · Bernhard Wicki · Ivan Desny · Nina Sandt

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Curd Jürgens · Maria Schell · Christian Wolff · Fritz Tillmann

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Hans Stüwe · Lissy Arna · Albert Steinrück · Bruno Ziener