Cast: Udo Kier

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 Lars von Trier

Cast Björk · Catherine Deneuve · David Morse · Peter Stormare

Synopsis Dancer in the Dark (2000) follows the journey of Selma (Björk), a Czech immigrant residing in 1964 Washington State alongside her 12-year-old son, Gene (Vladan Kostic). Struggling with progressive blindness, Selma dedicates her days to working in a factory and...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Emily Watson · Stellan Skarsgard · Katrin Cartlidge · Jean-Marc Barr

Synopsis Breaking the Waves (1996) is a profound drama set in a stifled, deeply religious community in the remote north of Scotland. The narrative revolves around Bess McNeil, a naive young woman who encounters and falls deeply in love with Jan,...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Nicole Kidman · Paul Bettany · Lauren Bacall · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis Dogville (2003) follows the journey of a stunning fugitive, Grace (Nicole Kidman), who seeks refuge in the secluded hamlet of Dogville to escape a gang of criminals. With a nudge from Tom, the town's self-proclaimed representative, the close-knit community consents...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Bryce Dallas Howard · Isaach de Bankole · Danny Glover · Willem Dafoe

Synopsis Manderlay (2005) unfolds an eerie and unsettling narrative centered around the Manderlay plantation. Nestled in the isolated plains of the deep south of the USA, the story begins in 1933 when Grace and her father, along with his gang of...

Direction Lars von Trier · Morten Arnfred

Cast Ernst-Hugo Järegård · Kirsten Rolffes · Holger Juul Hansen · Søren Pilmark

Synopsis The Kingdom I (TV Miniseries) (1994) is a captivating adaptation of a twelve-part television series, directed by Lars von Trier. This epic hospital drama, infused with elements of a ghost story, unfolds within the intricate corridors of a Copenhagen medical...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Jean-Marc Barr · Barbara Sukowa · Udo Kier · Ernst-Hugo Järegård

Synopsis Zentropa (Europa) (1991) follows the journey of a German-American who lands in post-war Germany in 1945. Through his uncle's connections, he secures a position as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Initially aiming to stay impartial amidst...

Direction Lars von Trier · Morten Arnfred

Cast Ernst-Hugo Järegård · Kirsten Rolffes · Holger Juul Hansen · Søren Pilmark

Synopsis The Kingdom II (TV Miniseries) (1997) commences with the arrival of "Little Brother," the offspring of the malevolent killer Aage Kroeger and nurse Judith. Meanwhile, Dr. Helmer returns from Haiti bearing a mysterious poison, intending to transform Krogshoej into a...

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Udo Kier · Otto Kuhnle · Nadine Buettner · Lucie Hürtgen-Skladanowsky

Synopsis A Trick of Light (1995) is a unique cinematic experience that seamlessly blends docudrama, fictional reenactments, and innovative photography to create a compelling exploration of the nascent days of German cinema. This documentary delves into the lives and achievements of...

Direction David Schalko

Cast Udo Kier · Sunnyi Melles · Nicholas Ofczarek · Edita Malovcic

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Kirsten Dunst · Charlotte Gainsbourg · Kiefer Sutherland · Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis Melancholia (2011) follows the story of Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and her betrothed Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) as they host a lavish wedding reception at the residence of her sibling (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and brother-in-law (Kiefer Sutherland). Simultaneously, a celestial body named Melancholia...

Direction S. Craig Zahler

Cast Mel Gibson · Vince Vaughn · Tory Kittles · Laurie Holden

Synopsis Dragged Across Concrete (2018) follows the journey of two law enforcement officers, a seasoned veteran (Gibson) and his impulsive junior partner (Vaughn), who are placed on suspension after a video exposing their aggressive policing methods goes viral. Struggling financially and...

Direction Gus Van Sant

Cast River Phoenix · Keanu Reeves · James Russo · William Richert

Synopsis My Own Private Idaho (1991) follows the journey of two young street hustlers, Mike Waters and Scott Favor, portrayed by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, respectively. Mike, a sensitive individual plagued by narcolepsy, yearns for the mother who left him...

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 Rüdiger Suchsland

Cast Rüdiger Suchsland · Rike Schmid · Hans Henrik Wöhler · Udo Kier

Synopsis Hitler's Hollywood (2017) delves into the notion that the Third Reich functioned as an all-encompassing cinematic experience, with the German populace as its audience, meticulously crafted and overseen by Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. The documentary weaves together pivotal films from...

Direction Fatih Akin

Cast Adam Bousdoukos · Moritz Bleibtreu · Birol Ünel · Anna Bederke

Synopsis Soul Kitchen (2009) follows the story of a young restaurateur, Zinos, who is facing a series of misfortunes. His girlfriend Nadine has relocated to Shanghai, his "Soul Kitchen" patrons are shunning the new gourmet chef, and he is grappling with...

Direction S. Craig Zahler

Cast Vince Vaughn · Jennifer Carpenter · Marc Blucas · Don Johnson

Synopsis Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) follows the intense journey of a former boxing champion who has turned to a life of crime as a drug courier. After a high-stakes deal goes awry and results in a violent confrontation, he...

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Jessica Harper · Stefania Casini · Flavio Bucci · Udo Kier

Synopsis Suspiria (1977) follows the journey of a young American ballerina who ventures to Europe to enroll in a prestigious dance academy. Upon her arrival, the camera shifts to another young woman who seems to be escaping the school. She returns...

Direction Lars von Trier

Cast Udo Kier · Kirsten Olesen · Henning Jensen · Solbjorg Hojfeldt

Synopsis Medea (TV) (1988) is a Danish television adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy by Euripides, helmed by Lars von Trier and shot entirely on analog video. The script is derived from a 1960s adaptation penned by the renowned Danish filmmaker...

Direction Todd Stephens

Cast Udo Kier · Jennifer Coolidge · Linda Evans · Michael Urie

Synopsis Swan Song (2021) follows the journey of a once vibrant and expressive hairdresser who embarks on a lengthy stroll through a quaint town. His mission? To meticulously style the hair of a deceased woman, a task that holds deep personal...