Cast: Günther Kaufmann

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Günter Lamprecht · Karlheinz Braun · Hanna Schygulla · Claus Holm

Synopsis Berlin Alexanderplatz (TV Series) (1980) is a 14-episode television series that delves into the life of Franz Biberkopf, the protagonist of Alfred Döblin's renowned novel, and the vibrant Alexanderplatz district of Berlin. The series chronicles Franz's journey as an ex-convict...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Volker Spengler · Ingrid Caven · Gottfried John · Elisabeth Trissenaar

Synopsis In a Year of 13 Moons (1978) follows Erwin Weishaupt, who, after being abandoned by his affluent male partner, undergoes a drastic transformation by opting for a sex change operation in a desperate bid to reclaim his lover. However, this...

Direction Stefan Aust · Axel Engstfeld · Alexander Kluge · Volker Schlöndorff

Cast Hans-Michael Rehberg · Axel-Torg Gros · Jürgen Prochnow · Bruno Ganz

Synopsis War and Peace (1982) delves into the tense atmosphere of the Cold War era, focusing on the escalating short-range missile crisis and the looming threat of neutron bombs that could have devastated Central Europe. The documentary captures the public outcry,...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Brad Davis · Franco Nero · Jeanne Moreau · Laurent Malet

Synopsis Querelle (1982) follows the story of a French sailor who arrives in the port city of Brest and becomes a regular at an unusual brothel. The sailor, Querelle, soon learns that his sibling, Robert, is romantically involved with the establishment's...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Günther Kaufmann · Hanna Schygulla · Ron Randell · Katrin Schaake

Synopsis Whity (1971) is set in the American West during 1878, focusing on the dysfunctional Nicholson family residing in an imposing mansion that feels more like a tomb than a residence. The family comprises Ben, the tyrannical head of the household;...

Direction Wolf Gremm

Cast Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Günther Kaufmann · Boy Gobert · Arnold Marquis

Synopsis Kamikaze 1989 (1982) is set in a dystopian near-future where a powerful entity known as "the combine" dominates television and news media. The story begins when a bomb threat prompts the dispatch of super cop Jansen to the combine's headquarters....

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Volker Spengler · Eddie Constantine · Bulle Ogier

Synopsis The Third Generation (1979) follows a cohort of youthful individuals who enjoy a life of wealth and privilege. However, beneath their opulent exterior lies a profound sense of personal emptiness. These individuals, who eventually become terrorists, are not primarily motivated...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Margarethe von Trotta · Harry Baer · Günther Kaufmann

Synopsis Gods of the Plague (1970) follows the story of Franz Walsch, a petty criminal who is freed from prison and embarks on a journey to reconnect with his past associates. He reunites with his girlfriend Johanna and visits his mother...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Michael König · Günther Kaufmann · Katrin Schaake

Synopsis Rio das Mortes (TV) (1971) follows the story of Michel and Guenther, two individuals stuck in unfulfilling jobs who share a common dream: to journey to Peru in search of hidden riches, guided by a map of the Rio das...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Michael Fengler

Cast Michael König · Hanna Schygulla · Margit Carstensen · Michael Gordon

Synopsis The Niklashausen Journey (1970) explores the potential for a proletarian uprising through the eyes of a mysterious figure known as the "Black Monk," clad in a leather jacket. The narrative centers around Hans Boehm, a medieval shepherd who asserts that...

Direction Bora Dagtekin

Cast Josefine Preuß · Elyas M'Barek · Anna Stieblich · Adnan Maral

Synopsis Turkish for Beginners (2012) follows Lena Schneider (Josefine Preuß), a young woman whose life has been marked by disappointment and trauma due to her mother's lax parenting. Her mother, Doris (Anna Stieblich), a psychologist who seems more like an eternal...

Direction Michael Herbig

Cast Jonas Hämmerle · Waldemar Kobus · Nic Romm · Christian Koch

Synopsis Vicky the Viking (2009) follows the thrilling journey of a young Viking lad who joins his father, the village chief, and their crew on daring escapades. This brave boy frequently employs his sharp intellect and keen instincts to assist the...

Direction Christian Ditter

Cast Jonas Hämmerle · Waldemar Kobus · Valeria Eisenbart · Günther Kaufmann

Direction Adnan Köse

Cast Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht · Sabrina Wilstermann · Ismail Deniz · Ali Murtaza

Synopsis HipHop Express (2010) is a contemporary fairytale that intertwines the worlds of hip-hop, aspirations, and first love. The story revolves around Marvin (Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht), a dedicated rapper with a deep passion for his craft. Marvin resides in a fashionable...

Direction Armin Völckers

Cast Alain Morel · Anna Hausburg · Constantin von Jascheroff · Günther Kaufmann

Synopsis Leroy (2007) follows the journey of a young Afro-German individual navigating the complexities of his dual heritage. Raised in a refined, well-educated German household, he grapples with a profound identity struggle stemming from his black heritage. His life takes a...

Direction Adnan Köse

Cast Uwe Ochsenknecht · Paul Falk · Ann-Kathrin Kramer · Adnan Köse

Synopsis Little murders (2012) is set in a dystopian Germany where crime has spiraled out of control, leading to the prosecution of even minors. The story revolves around Martin, a 12-year-old prodigy and son of a esteemed judge, who is accused...

Direction Sebastian Niemann

Cast Rick Kavanian · Nora Tschirner · Christian Tramitz · Janek Rieke

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Ingrid Caven · Hanna Schygulla · Kurt Raab

Synopsis The Coffeehouse (TV) (1970) is a television adaptation that brings to life the bustling atmosphere of Ridolfo’s Coffeehouse, where individuals gather to engage in lively discussions. The primary topic of conversation revolves around financial matters, but the dialogue also delves...