Cast: Kurt Raab

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Gottfried John · Hanna Schygulla · Luise Ullrich · Werner Finck

Synopsis Eight Hours are Not a Day (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1972) is a five-episode television miniseries that delves into the societal challenges and realities of Germany in the 1970s. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a young man and his...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Peter Chatel · Karlheinz Böhm · Rudolf Lenz

Synopsis Fox and His Friends (1975) follows the journey of Franz "Fox" Biberkopf, a working-class individual who finds himself adrift after his partner is detained and their carnival stall is closed down by authorities. Desperate for funds to buy his weekly...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Ulrich Faulhaber · Brigitte Mira · Irm Hermann

Synopsis Fear of Fear (TV) (1975) follows the story of Margot, a woman residing in a cozy middle-class home, who begins to question her sanity following the birth of her second child. Her husband, Kurt, engrossed in his studies for an...

Direction Hans Günther Pflaum

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Kurt Raab · Michael Ballhaus · Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Direction Ulrike Ottinger

Cast Tabea Blumenschein · Lutze · Magdalena Montezuma · Orpha Termin

Synopsis Portrait of a Female Drunkard. Ticket of No Return (1979) follows the journey of a strikingly beautiful woman, endowed with classical elegance and harmonious features reminiscent of Renaissance art. On a bright winter day, she makes a decisive choice to...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hans Hirschmüller · Irm Hermann · Hanna Schygulla · Gusti Kreisal

Synopsis The Merchant of Four Seasons (1971) is a compelling exploration of middle-class society by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, presenting a critique through a seemingly conventional melodrama. The narrative revolves around Hans (Hans Hirschmüller), a man who faces a series of personal...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Michael Fengler

Cast Lilith Ungerer · Kurt Raab · Lilo Pempeit · Franz Maron

Synopsis Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970) follows the life of Herr Raab, a meticulous technical draftsman known for his slicked-down hair and three-piece suits. He maintains a harmonious relationship with his colleagues, although his boss encourages him to transition...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Elisabeth Trissenaar · Kurt Raab · Bernhard Helfrich · Karl Heinz von Hassel

Synopsis The Stationmaster's Wife (TV) (1977) centers around a man named Bolweiser, who is known for his lackluster and plodding demeanor. His life takes a dramatic turn when he marries the town's most alluring woman. Bolweiser's trusting nature becomes his downfall...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Lou Castel · Eddie Constantine · Marquand Böhm · Hanna Schygulla

Synopsis Beware of a Holy Whore (1971) unfolds on a chaotic film set where two crucial elements are absent: the film material and the director. In response, the actors, actresses, and crew members strive to make the most of the situation....

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Ulli Lommel · Hanna Schygulla · Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Hans Hirschmüller

Synopsis Love is Colder Than Death (1969) follows the story of Franz, a rebellious pimp portrayed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who forms an unlikely alliance with Bruno, a notorious criminal played by Ulli Lommel. Their connection is forged through a shared...

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 Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Karl Scheydt · Elga Sorbas · Jan George · Margarethe von Trotta

Synopsis The American Soldier (1970) follows the story of a man of German descent who returns from the Vietnam War and travels to Germany, not as a tourist, but as a hired assassin. Munich's police force has enlisted his services to...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Kurt Raab · Margit Carstensen · Helen Vita · Volker Spengler

Synopsis Satan's Brew (1976) follows the tumultuous life of Walter, a German anarchist poet who finds himself in financial distress when his publisher denies him an advance. Desperate for funds, Walter explores unconventional methods to secure money, including a drastic act...

Direction Ulli Lommel

Cast Kurt Raab · Jeff Roden · Margit Carstensen · Ingrid Caven

Synopsis Tenderness of the Wolves (1973) is a chilling German film set in 1925 that delves into the dark and twisted life of Fritz Haarmann. Known for his illicit activities, Haarmann is a homosexual, thief, and informant who operates with a...

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 Carl Schenkel

Cast Renée Soutendijk · Götz · Wolfgang Kieling · Hannes Jaenicke

Synopsis Out of Order (1984) presents a gripping narrative where a malfunctioning elevator serves as a metaphor for the complexities of contemporary German society. Trapped within this immobile space are four individuals with distinct personalities and backgrounds. Among them is a...

Direction Barbet Schroeder

Cast Jacques Dutronc · Bulle Ogier · Leandro Vale · Kurt Raab

Synopsis Cheaters (1984) follows the story of Elric, a man driven by an uncontrollable urge to gamble, who frequents casinos to feed his habit. During his time in Madeira, he encounters Suzie, a charming woman whom he persuades to join him...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Brigitte Mira · Evelyn Künneke · Ingfried Hoffmann · El Hedi ben Salem

Synopsis Like a Bird on a Wire (TV) (1975) is a captivating 40-minute television special showcasing the talents of Brigitte Mira, renowned for her role in "Fear eats the Soul." The program features Mira performing a mix of cabaret tunes and...

Direction Herbert Achternbusch

Cast Heinz Braun · Herbert Achternbusch · Alois Hitzenbichler · Josef Bierbichler

Synopsis Die Atlantikschwimmer (1976) follows the journey of two weary individuals from Munich, a postal worker named Heinz and a lifeguard named Herbert. Seeking a break from their monotonous routines, they decide to take part in a grueling swimming competition across...

Direction Werner Schroeter

Cast Antonio Salines · Magdalena Montezuma · Kurt Raab · Agnès Nobecourt