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Der Steppenwolf

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This film adaptation of Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf was released in 1974. It was originally done in English. Before the movie begins, there is a note stating that this version includes scenes not available in the… Der Steppenwolf

Keinohrhasen / Zweiohrküken

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Keinohrhasen (2007) and Zweiohrküken (2009) are one continuous story, so I’ll include them both here.  Both are co-written by, directed by, and star Til Schweiger.  Zweiohrküken makes more sense if you have seen Keinohrhasen –… Keinohrhasen / Zweiohrküken

Echte Kerle

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This 1996 film follows a macho cop who is having problems with his fiancé and ends up living with a gay man named Edgar.  He is questioning his sexuality. Random situations and conversations take place… Echte Kerle

Die Weiße Rose

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This 1982 film is the same story as the more modern Sophie Scholl – the story of the student resistance group, the White Rose, and specifically Sophie Scholl. This film, while based on the true… Die Weiße Rose

Die abhandene Welt

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This 2015 film with Katja Riemann is one of Margarethe von Trotta’s masterpieces, combining the past with the hearts of today. Tom Beck plays the small role of Sophie’s (Katja Riemann) significant other. The role… Die abhandene Welt

Die Apothekerin

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This 1997 film with German-film-fan favorites Katja Riemann and Jürgen Vogel follows a 30 year old woman looking for love, but has – shall we say “interesting” – tastes for a successful woman. This film… Die Apothekerin

Irre sind männlich

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This 2014 film features Fahri Yardim (whom we know from Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland) as Daniel – a young man with relationship troubles, a mother who is a famous therapist, and a best friend… Irre sind männlich

Oh Boy!

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This 2012 film is a tragi-comedy about a university drop-out who is searching for his way in life. Tom Schilling plays the main character, Niko.  He has several interesting roles in other films, but this… Oh Boy!

Mein bester Feind

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This 2011 film is a dark comedy war film, starring Moritz Bleibtreu and Georg Friedrich. It wasn’t released in the US until 2013.  In this film, a Jewish man switches places with his Nazi best… Mein bester Feind

Such mich nicht

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This 2004 film is a thriller about a woman (Anna) who is an assassin who would like to retire.  She must complete one last hit before her boss will allow her to leave. Stipe Erceg,… Such mich nicht

Gegen die Wand

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Gegen die Wand, released in 2004, is a film that deals with cultural expectations, addictions, and other (bad) coping devices. In other words, right away one I wouldn’t recommend for the classroom, though it might… Gegen die Wand

(T)Raumschiff Surprise

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Released in 2004, this Star Trek/Star Wars/ all things Sci-fi spoof is enjoyable for most Sci-fi nerds like myself.  The idea for this film started as skits in the comedy show “Bullyparade” in much the… (T)Raumschiff Surprise

Die göttliche Ordnung

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This 2017 film deals with the issue of women’s rights, 1971 in a village in Switzerland. We see some comparison throughout the world and in larger cities versus this small town and what it means… Die göttliche Ordnung

Honig im Kopf

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Haven’t gotten enough Til Schweiger posts yet? Good, because here’s another. And this one also features his daughter, Emma, and son Valentin (credited here as Florian) plays a bit part as well. In fact, Til… Honig im Kopf

Ebbie’s Bluff

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Another one of Til Schweiger’s early films, the beginning of this 1993 film might be interesting for boxing fans. Beyond that, however, we find a man looking for a new direction in life, seeing himself… Ebbie’s Bluff

Lili Marleen

This 1981 film, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, is a West German production, but several of the actors are speaking other languages and then are dubbed into German, which may be distracting for some viewers.… Lili Marleen

Frau Ella

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Matthias Schweighöfer plays a taxi driver in this 2013 film who has some major life issues come up as we come in. Frau Ella is played by Ruth-Maria Kubitschek, who was born before WWII in… Frau Ella

Kings of Kallstadt

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This documentary-comedy was released in 2014 and talks about the family histories of Donald Trump and the Heinz Ketchup dynasty, and the modern-day culture of their home town, Kallstadt. We also follow Kallstadters as they… Kings of Kallstadt

Winterkartoffelknödel

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This 2014 film is the second in so far five crime-comedies. It is set in a generic Bavarian village, and as such includes dialect. Potential issues for the educational setting: – There are some swear… Winterkartoffelknödel

Bandits

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This 1997 film with Katja Riemann (not to be confused by the 2001 movie of the same name but featuring Bruce Willis) had been my favorite movie for years.  The rating means I don’t get… Bandits

Metropolis

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Metropolis is a movie way ahead of its time.  One might even say many of the ideas are advanced today.  It is a Sci-fi silent film, released in 1927, focusing on two classes: the lower… Metropolis