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Russendisko

This Matthias Schweighöfer film follows three young men as they move their lives from Moscow to Berlin. Filmed in 2012, it takes place just after the Berlin Wall fell. You can read more about Matthias… Russendisko

So was von da

This 2018 drama comedy centers around the music scene and is currently available on Netflix. Bela B. stars in this film. You may recognize his voice if nothing else – he’s a member of Die… So was von da

Berlin Calling

Currently available on Netflix, this 2008 film is a drama-comedy with a focus on music. Quite a few of the actors in this film are very likely new to us. In fact, the star is… Berlin Calling

Bibi und Tina

The 2014 film is the first in a series of four musical-style films dating through 2017. All are part of the Bibi Blocksberg storylines, but take place when Bibi is a teenager. This post will… Bibi und Tina

Vitus

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This 2006 film has long since become a popular one among German teachers, largely due to its PG rating. It is a Swiss film, which means there are some characters who speak in Swiss German,… Vitus

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

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

Joyeux Noel

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Merry Christmas takes place during World War I.  The movie is done in German, French, and English (Scottish accents), allowing each of the sides to be played by actors from the actual countries. We are… Joyeux Noel

Homies

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Known as HipHop Express in the American market, this 2010 film is basically a mixture of Step Up and 8 Mile, but in a PG version. Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht plays the main character, a boy… Homies

Pünktchen und Anton

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This 1999 version of Erich Kästner’s novel centers around a young boy and girl who are best friends with completely different home lives. Anton’s situation (single mother who is sick and unable to work) may… Pünktchen und Anton

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