Cast: Irm Hermann

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 Brigitte Mira · El Hedi ben Salem · Barbara Valentin · Irm Hermann

Synopsis Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) follows the story of Emmi, a woman in her later years, who develops romantic feelings for Ali, a much younger Moroccan immigrant. Their decision to marry is met with disapproval from their community. As...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Hanna Schygulla · Irm Hermann · Eva Mattes

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Brigitte Mira · Margit Carstensen · Ingrid Caven · Karlheinz Böhm

Synopsis Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven (1975) begins with Frau Kusters in her Frankfurt, Germany, kitchen, preparing a simple dinner on what appears to be an unremarkable day. She plans to include canned sausages in her stew, but her irritating daughter-in-law...

Direction Jean-Marie Straub

Cast Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Irm Hermann · Kristin Peterson · Hanna Schygulla

Synopsis The Bridegroom, the Actress and the Pimp (1968) is a short film by Jean-Marie Straub that interweaves three distinct narratives. The first segment features a prolonged tracking shot from a moving vehicle, capturing prostitutes conducting their business on the nocturnal...

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 Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Wolfgang Schenck · Ulli Lommel · Karlheinz Böhm

Synopsis Effi Briest (1974) follows the story of Hanna Schygulla as Effi Briest, a spirited 17-year-old German girl residing with her family. Despite her straightforward nature, Effi harbors social aspirations, leading her to accept a marriage proposal from Baron Geert Von...

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 Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Eva Mattes · Wolfgang Reichmann · Willy Semmelrogge

Synopsis Woyzeck (1979) presents Werner Herzog's striking interpretation of Georg Büchner's play, featuring Klaus Kinski in a raw and captivating portrayal. The film centers around Franz Woyzeck, portrayed by Kinski, a soldier who is marginalized and helpless in a society that...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Lilith Ungerer · Rudolf Waldemar Brem · Elga Sorbas

Synopsis Katzelmacher (1969) follows the story of Jorgos, a young Greek laborer residing in Germany, often derogatorily referred to as a “Katzelmacher,” a Bavarian term implying promiscuity. He finds lodging in Elisabeth’s suburban Munich home. Elisabeth and her companion, Peter, are...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Margit Carstensen · Joachim Hansen · Barbara Valentin · Ulli Lommel

Synopsis Nora Helmer (TV) (1974) centers around a woman who, despite being married for eight years and having two children, maintains a naive and innocent demeanor. Her husband, Torvald, shields her from any responsibilities and worldly knowledge, deeming such practical understanding...

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 Annekatrin Hendel

Cast Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Hanna Schygulla · Margit Carstensen · Irm Hermann

Synopsis Fassbinder (2015) delves into the life and career of the renowned Bavarian actor, director, and screenwriter, Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The documentary explores his profound impact on cinema, his bold and provocative filmmaking style, and his public acknowledgment of his homosexuality....

Direction Max Färberböck

Cast Nina Hoss · Evgeniy Sidikhin · Irm Hermann · Rüdiger Vogler

Synopsis Anonyma - A Woman in Berlin (2008) is a poignant film adaptation of a diary penned by an anonymous woman during the tumultuous final months of World War II. Set in the ruins of Berlin as the Red Army advances,...

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 Bernardo Bertolucci · Claire Denis · Mike Figgis · Jean-Luc Godard

Cast Valeria Bruni Tedeschi · Dominic West · Daniel Craig · Chiara Mastalli

Synopsis Ten Minutes Older: The Cello (2002) is a captivating anthology film that serves as a follow-up to the critically praised "Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet." This cinematic journey features eight renowned directors who each offer their unique perspective on the...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Hanna Schygulla · Harry Baer · Irm Hermann · Rudolf Waldemar Brem

Synopsis Pioneers in Ingolstadt (TV) (1971) follows the journey of Berta, an innocent and unsuspecting young woman working as a maid, as she embarks on a quest for affection and connection. Her life takes an exciting turn when a group of...

Direction Ingo Rasper

Cast Edgar Selge · Florian Bartholomäi · Roman Knizka · Franziska Walser

Synopsis Fashion Victims (2007) follows the story of Wolfgang Zenker, a 52-year-old traveling salesman who specializes in selling classic clothing to boutiques that cater to women over 35. When Wolfgang loses his driver's license in his brand-new Mercedes, he faces a...

Direction Rudolf Thome

Cast Hanns Zischler · Cora Frost · Adriana Altaras · Irm Hermann

Synopsis Paradiso: Seven Days with Seven Women (2000) follows Adam, who, upon reaching his 60th birthday, decides to host an elaborate gathering at his rural residence. The festivities include not only his current spouse and their young offspring but also his...

Direction Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast Christoph Roser · Susanne Schimkus · Michael Fengler · Irm Hermann

Synopsis The City Tramp (S) (1966) follows the journey of a vagrant who stumbles upon a firearm discarded on the pavement. This discovery sets the stage for a series of unexpected events that challenge the tramp's simple way of life. As...