Cinematography: Michael Wiesweg

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Michael Wiesweg. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


The Syrian Bride

2004 · Movie · 96 min. · Israel

Direction Eran Riklis

Cast Hiam Abbass · Makram Khoury · Clara Khoury · Ashraf Barhom

Synopsis The Syrian Bride (2004) follows Mona, a young woman whose wedding day is marked by profound sadness. She is acutely aware that her journey across the border from Israel to Syria to marry her fiancé will result in her permanent...

6.8

378 votes

6.8

378 votes

Dancing Arabs

2014 · Movie · 105 min. · Israel

Direction Eran Riklis

Cast Tawfeek Barhom · Ali Suliman · Yaël Abecassis · Razi Gabareen

Synopsis Dancing Arabs (2014) follows the journey of a young Palestinian-Israeli individual named Eyad, who is enrolled in a renowned boarding institution located in Jerusalem. Throughout his time there, Eyad grapples with the complexities of language barriers, cultural differences, and the...

6.5

822 votes

6.5

822 votes

In Face of the Crime (TV Miniseries)

2010 · Movie · 500 min. · Germany

Direction Dominik Graf

Cast Max Riemelt · Marie Bäumer · Ronald Zehrfeld · Misel Maticevic

Synopsis In Face of the Crime (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a gripping 10-part television series that delves into the intricate and fast-paced world of the Russian mafia in Berlin. The narrative weaves together the lives of various characters, each with their...

6.3

31 votes

6.3

31 votes

Don't Follow Me Around (TV)

2011 · Movie · 89 min. · Germany

Direction Dominik Graf

Cast Jeanette Hain · Susanne Wolff · Misel Maticevic · Malou Hain

Synopsis Don't Follow Me Around (TV) (2011) is set in the enigmatic Thuringian Forest, a place steeped in folklore and superstition. A sex offender is on the loose, and to aid in the investigation, police psychologist Johanna is sent to the...

5.9

50 votes

5.9

50 votes

Reformation (TV Miniseries)

2017 · Series · 180 min. · Germany

Direction Uwe Janson

Cast Maximilian Brückner · Jan Krauter · Johannes Klaußner · Joachim Król

Synopsis Reformation (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a captivating two-part drama that delves into the transformative impact of Martin Luther, a revolutionary priest who, 500 years ago, reshaped the landscape of Christendom and altered the trajectory of European civilization. This miniseries offers...

5.9

67 votes

5.9

67 votes

Helgoland 513

2024 · Series · Germany

Direction Veronica Priefer · Florian Wentsch · Robert Schwentke

Cast Alexander Fehling · Tijan Marei · Sofie Eifertinger · Manuel Ossenkopf

Synopsis Helgoland 513 (2024) follows a tight-knit group of survivors who have found refuge on Germany's solitary offshore island after a global apocalypse has devastated the rest of the planet, leaving it in a state of utter turmoil.

5.8

112 votes

5.8

112 votes

Vacation

2007 · Movie · 91 min. · Germany

Direction Thomas Arslan

Cast Angela Winkler · Karoline Eichhorn · Uwe Bohm · Gudrun Ritter

Synopsis Vacation (2007) follows a family of three who embark on a tranquil getaway to their summer cottage in the Uckermark region of Germany. Anna, Robert, and their teenage son Max had envisioned a serene escape, but their plans are disrupted...

5.6

51 votes

5.6

51 votes

The Beloved Sisters

2014 · Movie · 170 min. · Germany

Direction Dominik Graf

Cast Hannah Herzsprung · Henriette Confurius · Florian Stetter · Claudia Messner

Synopsis The Beloved Sisters (2014) unfolds during the summer of 1788 in Rudolstadt, where the rebellious poet Friedrich Schiller crosses paths with two impoverished sisters from the Thuringian nobility, leading to a memorable and transformative period in their lives. Caroline von...

5.2

53 votes

5.2

53 votes

Liebeskuss am Bosporus

2011 · Movie · 90 min. · Germany

3.5

23 votes

3.5

23 votes

Dealer

1999 · Movie · 74 min. · Germany

Direction Thomas Arslan

Cast Tamer Yigit · Idil Üner · Birol Ünel · Baki Davrak

Synopsis Dealer (1999) follows the story of Can, a young man who struggles to commit to anything other than a life of crime, working as a low-level dealer and assistant for the notorious drug lord, Hakan. Hakan maintains a tight grip...

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Ein Mädchen wird vermisst

2021 · Movie · 88 min. · Germany

Direction Markus Imboden

Cast Heino Ferch · Ronald Kukulies · Sina Bianca Hentschel · Moritz Führmann

Synopsis Ein Mädchen wird vermisst (2021) follows the story of Nele Sommer, a young diabetic swimmer who vanishes after her mother is delayed in picking her up from a late-night practice. Following an extensive search, Nele's lifeless body is eventually discovered,...

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A Fine Day

2001 · Movie · 74 min. · Germany

Direction Thomas Arslan

Cast Serpil Turhan · Bilge Bingul · Florian Stetter · Selda Kaya

Synopsis A Fine Day (2001) follows a single day in the life of Deniz, a 21-year-old aspiring actress who supports herself through voice-over work for films. Following her recent breakup with her longtime boyfriend, Deniz crosses paths with Diego and the...

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Rot und Blau

2003 · Movie · 112 min. · Germany

Direction Rudolf Thome

Cast Hannelore Elsner · Serpil Turhan · Hanns Zischler · Adriana Altaras

Synopsis Rot und Blau (2003) follows the life of Barbara, a prosperous middle-aged woman who has built a successful career as an architect and enjoys a fulfilling family life with her husband and children in Berlin. Her world is abruptly disrupted...

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Crossroads

2018 · Movie · 88 min. · Germany

Direction Dominik Graf

Cast Iris Berben · Petra Kleinert · Herbert Knaup · Mohamed Achour

Synopsis Crossroads (2018) follows the emotional journey of a woman as she navigates a tumultuous weekend following a startling medical revelation. The news that she has less than a year to live sends her life into a tailspin, filled with both...

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Karakum

1997 · Movie · 101 min. · Germany

Direction Arend Agthe · Uzmaan Saparov

Cast Max Kullmann · Murad Orazov · Pjotr Olev · Neithardt Riedel

Synopsis Karakum (1997) follows the journey of 13-year-old Robert (Max Kullman), who travels from Hamburg to visit his father (Neidhart Riedel), who is working on a distant engineering project. Accompanied by a valuable turbine and driven by Pjotr (Pjotr Olev), Robert...

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Alone

2004 · Movie · 88 min. · Germany

Direction Thomas Durchschlag

Cast Lavinia Wilson · Maximilian Brückner · Richy Müller · Victoria Mayer

Synopsis Alone (2004) follows the life of Maria, an employee at the University of Essen in Germany. Despite her ability to easily find casual partners, Maria's harsh rejection of her lovers leaves them bewildered. This behavior, however, is a manifestation of...

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Das unsichtbare mädchen

2011 · Movie · 105 min. · Germany

Direction Dominik Graf

Cast Elmar Wepper · Ulrich Noethen · Ronald Zehrfeld · Silke Bodenbender

Synopsis Das unsichtbare mädchen (2011) centers around a chilling mystery that unfolds in a small German town near the German-Czech border. A decade ago, an 8-year-old girl vanished without a trace. Despite extensive searches, neither her body nor any forensic evidence...

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