Soundtrack: Bernhard Eichhorn

Direction Helmut Käutner

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

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Gert Schäfer · Erich Schellow · Winnie Markus

Synopsis Seven Journeys (In Those Days) (1947) unfolds the narrative of a vehicle that recounts its own history and the lives of its seven distinct owners throughout the tumultuous years of the Third Reich in Nazi Germany.

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Hannelore Schroth · Carl Raddatz · Gustav Knuth · Margarete Haagen

Synopsis Under the Bridges (1946) unfolds on the waterways of Germany during an unspecified era, focusing on the dynamics between two barge owners. Their bond faces tension and evolves into a traditional love triangle when a woman joins them temporarily.

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 Helmut Käutner

Cast Romy Schneider · Horst Buchholz · Mara Lane · Boy Gobert

Synopsis Monpti (1957) is a heartwarming and humorous tale of love that ultimately takes a tragic turn. Set in the vibrant city of Paris, the story revolves around a young Hungarian artist, Monpti, and a girl named Anne-Claire. Their paths cross,...

Direction Harald Philipp

Cast Peter van Eyck · Marianne Koch · Eva Bartok · Claus Holm

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 Helmut Käutner

Cast Hilde Krahl · Hans Söhnker · Claude Farell · Hugo Gottschlich

Synopsis White Shadows (1951) tells the tale of a solitary individual residing in a secluded mountain cottage. One fateful day, he stumbles upon an enigmatic, unconscious woman and decides to take her under his care.

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Bobby Todd · Bettina Moissi · Joana Maria Gorvin · Arno Assmann

Synopsis The Apple Fell (The Original Sin) (1948) presents a modern and satirical take on the classic "Adam and Eve" narrative. In this version, Adam is already married when he develops feelings for his secretary, Eve. Struggling with guilt over his...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Gustaf Gründgens · Liselotte Pulver · Sabine Sinjen · Hilde Krahl

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Siegfried Lowitz · Helmut Qualtinger · Günter Pfitzmann · Ingrid van Bergen

Synopsis Tagebuch eines Frauenmörders (1969) follows the story of John, who, alongside Werner and Erik, runs a publishing agency that thrives on sensational sex-and-crime narratives to boost sales. To achieve this, they recruit Werner's acquaintance, Rudi, a self-proclaimed serial killer, to...

Direction Victor Vicas

Cast Giulietta Masina · Carl Raddatz · Karin Baal · Gert Fröbe

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Hilde Krahl · Siegfried Breuer · Friedl Czepa · Rolf Wanka

Synopsis Anuschka (1942) unfolds in the vibrant city of Vienna during the fin de siècle. The narrative follows Anuschka, a young woman who is compelled to sell her family farm following her father's passing. The farm is acquired by the affluent...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Walter Giller · Uschi Glas · Theo Lingen · Fritz Tillmann

Synopsis Die Feuerzangenbowle (1970) follows the story of a renowned writer who, having been privately educated at home, feels he has missed out on the typical school experiences and camaraderie of his youth. To rectify this, he devises a plan to...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Hertha Feiler · Hilde Sessak · Hans Sternberg

Synopsis Kleider machen Leute (1940) follows the whimsical journey of Wenzel, a tailor with a penchant for daydreaming. After being dismissed from his job for creating a lavish frock for himself instead of the mayor, Wenzel is permitted to keep the...

Direction Gustav Machatý

Cast Inge Egger · Paul Klinger · Ingrid Simon · Heli Finkenzeller

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Karl Michael Vogler · Udo Vioff · Joseph Offenbach · Klaus Schwarzkopf

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast Hans Söhnker · Hildegard Knef · Irene von Meyendorff · Erich Ponto

Synopsis Film Without a Title (Film Without a Name) (1948) follows three film professionals—a screenwriter, a director, and a renowned actor—who gather in a rural setting to brainstorm ideas for their next cinematic project. After much deliberation, the screenwriter shares a...

Direction Axel von Ambesser

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Ernst Stankovski · Franz Muxeneder · Ursula von Borsody

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Hardy Krüger · Jean Richard · Dany Carrel · Françoise Rosay

Synopsis Without Trumpet or Drum (1959) is set in the summer of 1870, following the French defeat at Sedan. Léon, a soldier from a detachment stranded in the Ardennes forest, is tasked with finding water. Upon discovering a tranquil river, he...