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Go Trabi Go, 1 and 2

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The first film was released in 1991, shortly after the fall of the Wall. The first film explores the cultural differences between East Germans and western areas. Our main characters are taking a trip to… Go Trabi Go, 1 and 2

Der rote Baron

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Released in 2008, this film takes place during World War I, following the famous Baron von Richthofen.  Der rote Baron is filled with modern stars: Til Schweiger, Matthias Schweighöfer, and even Lena Headey (of Game… Der rote Baron

Schuh des Manitu

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This 2001 film is a comedy western that was inspired by skits from the show Bullyparade.  It centers around Abahachi and his friendship with Ranger.  Abahachi’s twin brother Winnetouch (see Karl May’s stories of Winnetou for… Schuh des Manitu

Nosferatu (1922)

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The band Type 0 Negative wrote a modern soundtrack for this film and it was re-released as a TV-Movie in 1998.  The modern soundtrack fits the movie very well and adds to the suspense built… Nosferatu (1922)

Hilfe

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At 92 minutes long, this 1991 film is labeled as a short film, which is quite interesting considering most movies meant for children are around this length. This is marketed as a “Freaky Friday” movie… Hilfe

Ostwind 1 und 2

Ostwind, released in 2013, has become a series of films, as of 2019 sitting at four. This post covers the first two. Hanna Binke plays our main character throughout the series. While she hasn’t been… Ostwind 1 und 2

Stauffenberg

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Known in the U.S. as Operation Valkyrie, this 2004 film is a German version of the Tom Cruise film, which came 4 years later. And it’s even rated PG-13, so it is viewable in most… Stauffenberg

Freche Mädchen

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Disclaimer: this film has a sequel. This post is strictly about the first film, released in 2008. Much of this film takes place in school, in the 8th grade. It includes thought processing during a… Freche Mädchen

Die wilden Kerle

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Disclaimer: this is the first film in a series of 6, released between 2003 and 2016. This post covers only the first film. Actor brothers Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht and Wilson Gonzalez star in this film,… Die wilden Kerle

Harmonists

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This 1997 film is based on the true story of the musical group The Comedian Harmonists, who were very popular in the years before WWII.  As some of the members were Jewish, the war meant… Harmonists

Bin ich schön?

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This 1998 film is labeled as a comedy/drama. We start in Spain.  We don’t really know the characters’ stories, though we slowly learn pieces as we go.  The characters all simply want to feel beautiful.… Bin ich schön?

Europa Europa

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Released in 1990, this film is a story of WWII, based on the book of the same title, which is a true story. Solomon Perel plays himself in the present day pieces. It’s the story… Europa Europa

Tannöd

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This 2009 film is an interesting suspense/mystery.  We hear the difference in the ways of speech between generations, which is in itself an intriguing study.  The older the generation, the more likely they are to… Tannöd

Im Juli

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Released in 2000, Im Juli is a romantic comedy. Moritz Bleibtreu plays a student teacher named Daniel.  Single and without much luck in love in the past, he meets a couple women who surprise him… Im Juli

Bibi Blocksberg

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This 2002 movie is a family-friendly film about growing up a witch.  Bibi’s mother is a witch, but her father isn’t. One might be reminded of Bewitched, mixed with a little Sabrina the Teenage Witch.… Bibi Blocksberg

Liebe Mauer

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Released in 2009, this movie is set in 1989 along the East/West Berlin border. We meet Franzi as she moves into an apartment right next to a crossing.  She lives in the West and crosses… Liebe Mauer

Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes

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This Werner Herzog film from 1972 is categorized as adventure-drama and features Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre. Kinski was a key player in German film, especially back in the 1970s. He played Nosferatu… Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes

Kebab Connection

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This movie, released in 2004, is a comedy based in Berlin, largely focused on the German and Turkish-German cultures as they merge.  Our main character, Ibo, is a Turkish German who is obsessed with Kung… Kebab Connection

Alles auf Zucker

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This movie, released in 2004, follows a journalist of Jewish descent, who is uncomfortable with the changes in Berlin since 1989.  We meet the family as they go through the loss of his mother, and… Alles auf Zucker