The Chronicles of the Gray House 1925 ( 6.2)

Hinrich, the son of a feudal German landowner, falls in love with the beautiful daughter of one of his father's serfs despite opposition from both families. But when he actually offers marriage to her, this is going too far. The return of his brother Detlev, with an unscrupulous aristocratic bride of his own and a rival claim to their father's estates, proves to be the trigger for tragedy.

Luther 1928 ( 6.3)

German silent film about the life of Martin Luther

The Weavers 1927 ( 7)

Die Weber (1927), a rousing German tale of the 1844 weavers’ revolution.

N/A N/A ( 6.8)

The spectrum of topics ranges from political history with a focus on contemporary history (especially National Socialism and post-war history) to cultural history and social history. In addition, ZDF-History also regularly deals with pre-modern history, art and cultural history.

Sex 2023 ( 9.625)

This documentary delves into the topic of sex: what it means and its history in humans.

Gekaufte Politik? Europa in der Korruptionskrise 2024 ( 8)

Die Morisken des Erasmus Grasser N/A

A documentary about the Moriscan dance with spectacular detail shots of the carved moriscos from the City Museum and excerpts of the dance program with musical accompaniment by the Capella Monacensis.

Die Banditen von Asnières 1920

Moriturus 1920

A doctor who cannot figure out what is wrong with his patient refers him to a detective, whom he hopes will be able to discern the cause of his mysterious illness.

Die Berliner Range. 1. Streich: Lotte als Schulschreck 1919

Vermutungen über Herrn O. 1967

How manipulable are people? Mr. O. considers himself to be uninfluenceable. His daily routine with the corresponding decision-making situations and behaviors gives two commentators cause to take different positions on human dependence on external influences: While one wants to declare Mr. O. a will-less object of advertising, for example, the other believes his freedom is never at risk.