Downfall 2004 ( 7.855)

In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his generals and advisers to fight to the last man. When the end finally does come, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender.

Toyland 2007 ( 7.114)

On a winter morning, a mother goes to waken her son Heinrich; his bed is empty. She leaves her flat to find him. The neighbors' door, with a Star of David painted on it, is ajar, the furnishings in disarray, the family gone. She asks passersby, runs to the police then on to the rail yard. Flashbacks show that Heinrich and the neighbors' son Paul are six years old and best friends. Paul's family's deportation is expected soon; Heinrich's mother tells her son that they're going to Toyland. Heinrich wants to go with them, has a bag packed, and listens for their departure. His mother realizes he's joined them, and her resolve becomes more urgent. Will she arrive in time to save Heinrich?

Faraway, So Close! 1993 ( 6.9)

Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The solitarily remaining angel Cassiel is more and more dissatisfied with his destiny as a mere observer of human life and finally decides to take the great leap. Taking the role of Karl Engel, he soon gets into a dubious milieu and finds himself as the assistant of the German-American Baker, who makes his money with shady arms deals and sends films east in exchange for weapons. Cassiel’s adventure turns into a “thriller” when he decides to put a stop to Baker’s game.

Tunnelblick 2019 ( 4)

Wickie de musical 2015 ( 6)

Small and not as strong as a real Viking, Wickie impresses with his clever ideas. If he rubs his nose, his father Halvar and his followers can be sure that the next flash of inspiration is coming.

40-45 Spektakel-Musical 2022 ( 8)

Set in wartime Belgium, two brothers—Staf (or Louis) and Dirk Segers—grow up inseparable, only to find their bond torn apart during WWII when one joins the Resistance and the other sides with the occupiers.

N/A N/A ( 8)

A special team searches for missing persons.

Heavysaurus - Kaugummi ist mega Tour 2023 - Leipzig 2023

Whopper Punch 777 1986 ( 5)

The young son of a sports journalist helps his out-of-town father out of a jam by getting into the hotel room of a famous boxer and conducting a sensational star interview with him.

Kein Land 1981

A young man from the countryside goes to Berlin, where he is robbed by hoodlums. Completely penniless, he meets a prostitute with whom he falls in love, but the pimp wins. In a hopeless situation, he decides to take back what is his by force.

Subotika: Land of Wonders 2015 ( 6.6)

Subotika, a little-known island on the other side of the globe. An enchanting country with extraordinary sights, grand visions and a couple of minor problems.

Die sprechenden Felsen der Aborigines 2013

The rock paintings of the Australian aborigines are among the oldest evidence of human culture. But the unique cultural heritage of the Aborigines is in danger of being lost forever. The paintings, some of which are over 40,000 years old, are severely affected by weathering and algae infestation.

Modern Soul und Rugby 1978

In a breakneck undertaking, the musicians of the "Modern Soul Band" take on the GDR rugby champions "Stahl Henningsdorf" in a seriously comical game.

Puhdys II (Disco-Film 22) 1977

This is the second installment in the Disco Film series to feature the Puhdys, a popular East German rock band. Their songs "Sturmvogel" ("Petrel") and "Reise zum Mittelpunkt der Erde" ("Journey to the Center of the Earth") are interpreted using experimental animation in the style of the Beatles's "Yellow Submarine" music video.

Gruppe "Aparcoa" 1978

Portrait of the Rostock-based singing group “Aparcoa” and their songs. Political comics illustrate the junta's coup and the role of the USA. The film shows the solidarity of progressive humanity with the Chile of the Unidad Popular and calls for solidarity.

Kruimeltje De Musical 2011 ( 6.5)

In this heartwarming stage adaptation of Chris van Abcoude’s classic, 10-year-old street-smart Kruimeltje wanders snowy streets seeking his missing parents, carrying only their photos in a locket. Along the way he befriends adventurous Keesie and finds refuge with grocer Wilkes—who, it turns out, once knew his father.

Elisabeth 1999

Recording of a Dutch performance of the musical Elisabeth. It portrays the life and death of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as "Sisi", the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I, from her engagement and marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898 at the hands of the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni; it focuses on her growing obsession with death, as her marriage and the empire crumble around her just before the turn of the 20th century.