Cast: Lina Carstens

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Hansi Knoteck · Ellen Frank · Kurt Fischer-Fehling · Friedrich Kayßler

Synopsis The Girl from the Marsh Croft (1935) is a cinematic adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's short story, "Das Mädchen...". This film is part of Douglas Sierck's extensive collection of melodramas, a genre in which he was widely recognized as a master....

Direction Kurt Hoffmann

Cast Lilli Palmer · Karl Schönböck · Romy Schneider · Claus Biederstaedt

Direction Heinz Rühmann

Cast Hertha Feiler · Hans Söhnker · Hans Nielsen · Susanne von Almassy

Synopsis Der Engel mit dem Saitenspiel (1944) follows the tale of a man who encounters a woman at a picturesque Alpine Lodge, where they form a deep connection and decide to commit to each other. However, circumstances lead to their separation,...

Direction Josef von Báky

Cast Fritz Kortner · Johanna Hofer · Rosemary Murphy · Lina Carstens

Synopsis The Last Illusion (1949) follows the journey of a Jewish professor who, after fleeing Nazi Germany, has been teaching in Los Angeles. Fifteen years later, he decides to return to Germany to resume his academic career. Driven by a deep-seated...

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast O.W. Fischer · Ruth Leuwerik · Carl Wery · Gertrud Kückelmann

Synopsis Ein Herz spielt falsch (1953) follows the story of a man who, driven by financial desperation and a lack of ambition, enters into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy but unremarkable woman, fully aware of her declining health and...

Direction Rainer Geis

Cast Claus Biederstaedt · Susanne Cramer · Eva Kerbler · Hans Nielsen

Synopsis Two in a Sleeping Bag (1956) follows the journey of a spoiled heiress who is sent to a rigorous boarding school by her affluent father after she nearly ties the knot with a fortune hunter. The rebellious young woman quickly...

Direction Gustav Ucicky · Emil Jannings

Cast Emil Jannings · Friedrich Kayßler · Max Gülstorff · Lina Carstens

Synopsis Der zerbrochene Krug (1937) presents a unique cinematic experience where the poetic dialogue, though challenging in subtitles, does not hinder the film's overall impact. The narrative revolves around a village judge who is tasked with solving the mystery of a...

Direction Carl Froelich

Cast Zarah Leander · Heinrich George · Ruth Hellberg · Lina Carstens

Synopsis Magda (1938) follows the tumultuous journey of Maddalena, a gifted opera singer who finds herself ostracized by her family upon discovering her pregnancy, a result of a liaison with the wealthy banker von Keller. Upon her return to her hometown,...

Direction Helma Sanders-Brahms

Cast Heinrich Giskes · Grischa Huber · Hannelore Hoger · Lina Carstens

Synopsis Heinrich (1977) delves into the tumultuous existence and challenges faced by the renowned German author Heinrich von Kleist. The film explores the depths of his personal and professional life, offering a poignant portrayal of his literary journey and the obstacles...

Direction Mihai Iacob · Wolfgang Liebeneiner

Cast Roland Demongeot · Marc di Napoli · Lucia Ocrain · Lina Carstens

Synopsis Les aventures de Tom Sawyer (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1968) is a captivating television miniseries that aired in 1968, consisting of four engaging episodes. The series brings to life the classic adventures of Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy living...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Erhard Siedel · Lina Carstens · Charlott Daudert · Werner Finck

Synopsis April, April! (1935) follows the story of a prosperous baker who ventures into the pasta business. A cunning friend plots to deceive him by orchestrating a fake official inspection at his new factory.

Direction Hans Grimm

Cast Dieter Borsche · Georg Thomalla · Inge Egger · Fita Benkhoff

Direction Rudolf Jugert · Hugo Grimaldi

Cast Belinda Lee · Walter Rilla · Karl Lieffen · Claus Wilcke

Synopsis She Walks by Night (1959) is a gripping film that draws inspiration from the real-life story of Rosemarie Nitribitt, a notorious German call girl whose untimely demise sparked a significant media frenzy. The narrative delves into the scandalous events surrounding...

Direction Rolf Hansen

Cast Maria Schell · Dieter Borsche · Heidemarie Hatheyer · Carl Wery

Synopsis Dr. Holl (1951) is a unique German production that delves into the melodramatic soap opera genre, which was later popularized by German-born director Douglas Sirk in his lavish and dreamy American films of the 1950s. The story revolves around Angelika,...

Direction Alfred Weidenmann

Cast John Phillip Law · Anita Ekström · Gert Fröbe · Dirk Galuba

Direction Axel von Ambesser

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Rudolf Forster · Grit Boettcher · Ruth-Maria Kubitschek

Synopsis Er kann's nicht lassen (1962) follows the story of Father Brown, who, despite being assigned to a remote island by his bishop, finds himself entangled in a criminal investigation. The plot thickens when a renowned artist's painting, discovered in a...

Direction Rolf Hansen

Cast Liselotte Pulver · Curd Jürgens · Ellen Schwiers · Walther Reyer

Synopsis Gustav Adolfs Page (1960) follows the tale of Gustl Leubelfing, the mayor of Nuremberg's daughter, who is deeply infatuated with the Swedish king. In a bold move, she takes her brother's place as the king's page, forgoing her engagement to...

Direction Helmut Ashley

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Karl Schönböck · María Sebaldt · Siegfried Lowitz

Synopsis Das schwarze Schaf (1960) follows the story of Father Brown, a clergyman who finds himself entangled in a murder investigation. His housekeeper, the local police, and particularly his bishop are all displeased with his decision to take on the role...

Direction Rudolf Jugert

Cast Hildegard Knef · Sybille Schmitz · Hardy Krüger · Maurice Teynac

Synopsis Illusion in a Minor Key (1952) follows the tale of an isolated elderly woman who becomes enamored with and weds a seductive young bandleader. This impulsive decision leads to the unraveling of her family, resulting in a tragic and heart-wrenching...

Direction Bernhard Sinkel

Cast Lina Carstens · Fritz Rasp · Herbert Bötticher · Ellen Mahlke

Synopsis Lina Braake (1975) follows the unexpected journey of 82-year-old Lina Braake, portrayed by Lina Carstens, who finds herself abruptly evicted from her long-term apartment in Germany. The film delves into the challenges faced by Lina as she is compelled to...