Cast: Dagmar Manzel

Direction Anna Justice

Cast Alice Dwyer · Dagmar Manzel · Mateusz Damiecki · Susanne Lothar

Direction Christian Schwochow

Cast Stine Fischer Christensen · Ulrich Noethen · Anna Maria Mühe · Dagmar Manzel

Synopsis Cracks in the Shell (2011) follows the journey of Fine, an acting student who struggles with self-confidence and the desire to remain unnoticed, despite her exceptional talents. At home, she cares for her mentally handicapped sister Jule, using her artistic...

Direction Hans-Christian Schmid

Cast Franka Potente · Axel Milberg · Dagmar Manzel · Farina Brock

Synopsis After Five in the Forest Primeval (1995) follows the story of Anna, a 17-year-old girl who is thrilled to host her first major birthday party without her parents present. However, the celebration takes a chaotic turn when some of her...

Direction Helmut Dietl

Cast Götz · Uwe Ochsenknecht · Christiane Hörbiger · Rolf Hoppe

Synopsis Schtonk! (1992) follows the tale of Fritz, a skilled forger who creates a portrait of Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler's companion. Fritz crosses paths with Hermann, and shares information about certain Nazi-related artifacts he possesses. Intrigued, Hermann, an employee of a...

Direction Florian Gallenberger

Cast Ulrich Tukur · Daniel Brühl · Steve Buscemi · Anne Consigny

Synopsis John Rabe (2009) is a gripping historical drama that chronicles the extraordinary tale of a German industrialist who played a pivotal role in safeguarding over 200,000 Chinese civilians during the horrific Nanjing massacre of 1937-38. The film delves into the...

Direction Heinrich Breloer

Cast Sebastian Koch · Tobias Moretti · Dagmar Manzel · Andre Hennicke

Synopsis Speer und er (TV) (2005) offers a fresh perspective on the life and influence of German architect Albert Speer (1905-1981) during the Third Reich. The film delves into Speer's significant contributions to the regime, including his iconic architectural designs and...

Direction Heiner Carow

Cast Matthias Freihof · Dagmar Manzel · Dirk Kummer · Michael Gwisdek

Direction Jo Baier

Cast Aaron Altaras · Maria Simon · Hannelore Elsner · Nadja Uhl

Synopsis Nicht alle waren Mörder (TV) (2006) is a poignant film inspired by the personal recollections of actor Michael Degen, focusing on the daily battle for survival as a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany. Following the tragic death of his father...

Direction Rainer Kaufmann

Cast Katja Riemann · Jürgen Vogel · Isabella Parkinson · August Zirner

Direction Heiner Carow

Cast Angelica Domröse · Gottfried John · Jörg Gudzuhn · Dagmar Manzel

Synopsis The Mistake (1992) unfolds in 1988, focusing on Jacob (Gottfried John), a resident of Hamburg in West Germany, who develops deep feelings for Elisabeth (Angelica Domröse), who resides in East Germany. Their clandestine meetings in East Berlin appear to be...

Direction Romuald Karmakar

Cast Michael Degen · Manfred Zapatka · Jochen Nickel · Kajsa Reingardt

Direction Helmut Dietl

Cast Michael Herbig · Karoline Herfurth · Senta Berger · Dieter Hildebrandt

Synopsis Zettl (2012) presents a comedic and thought-provoking narrative where a humble chauffeur finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of an editor for a digital news outlet. This twist of fate leads to a series of humorous and insightful events,...

Direction Andreas Kleinert

Cast Frederick Lau · August Diehl · Fritzi Haberlandt · Dagmar Manzel

Direction Franziska Meletzky

Cast Dagmar Manzel · Corinna Harfouch · Kirsten Block · Christine Schorn

Synopsis According to the plan (2007) follows the story of three distinct sisters, Iris, Anne, and Marianne, who reunite to honor the birthday of their alcoholic mother, Silvia. The film delves into the complex dynamics of their family, exploring themes of...

Direction Andreas Dresen

Cast Axel Prahl · Inka Friedrich · Anne Ratte-Polle · Dagmar Manzel

Synopsis Willenbrock (2005) follows the story of Bernd Willenbrock, a prosperous car dealer in Magdeburg, East Germany, who has thrived in the post-communist era. His life is marked by material success, including a loving wife, a beautiful home, a swift car,...

Direction Matti Geschonneck

Cast Thomas Thieme · Hermann Beyer · Miriam Stein · Rosalie Thomass

Synopsis Unterleuten: The Torn Village (TV Miniseries) (2020) is set in a small community in Brandenburg, two decades after the reunification of Germany. The story unfolds as a developer proposes the construction of a wind farm, sparking intense disputes among the...

Direction Nana Neul

Cast Dagmar Manzel · Ernst Stötzner · Victoria Trauttmansdorff · Marie Rosa Tietjen

Synopsis Silent Summer (2013) centers around Kristine, a dedicated art historian whose tranquil life takes an unexpected turn. As her entire family convenes at her elegant mansion nestled in the French countryside, long-buried secrets begin to surface, leading to a series...

Direction Florian Gallenberger

Cast Elmar Wepper · Emma Bading · Monika Baumgartner · Dagmar Manzel

Synopsis As Green as It Gets (2018) follows the story of Georg "Schorsch" Kempter, a reserved gardener in a quaint Bavarian village. Schorsch dedicates his days to his struggling nursery, which is on the brink of financial collapse. His life is...

Direction Heiner Carow

Cast Jutta Wachowiak · Dagmar Manzel · Peter-René Lüdicke · Heiko Hehlmann

Direction Wendla Nölle

Cast Dagmar Manzel · Rolf Lassgård · Anna Blomeier · Wolfram Koch

Synopsis Quiet Freedom (2021) follows the journey of Juditha and Erik, a couple in their 60s, as they navigate the challenges posed by Juditha's illness. The film delves into the emotional turmoil they face, including feelings of shame, disappointment, and the...