Direction: Xavier Koller

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Xavier Koller. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Journey of Hope

1990 · Movie · 110 min. · Switzerland

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Necmettin Çobanoglu · Nur Sürer · Emin Sivas · Erdinç Akbas

Synopsis Journey of Hope (1990) follows a family from a small village in eastern Turkey, driven by stories of prosperity among Turks in Switzerland. Haydar, the father, persuades his wife Meryem to embark on this perilous journey, selling their livestock and...

6.8

171 votes

6.8

171 votes

Die schwarzen Brüder

2013 · Movie · 100 min. · Germany

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Moritz Bleibtreu · Richy Müller · Waldemar Kobus · Fynn Henkel

Synopsis Die schwarzen Brüder (2013) is a poignant tale set in the mid-19th century, focusing on the harsh realities faced by impoverished mountain farmers from the Ticino region of Switzerland. These families often resorted to selling their children to Milan, where...

4.9

228 votes

4.9

228 votes

Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale

1994 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Eric Schweig · Adam Beach · Sheldon Peters Wolfchild · Irene Bedard

Synopsis Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale (1994) follows the journey of Squanto, a noble warrior from a coastal tribe in North America, whose life is forever altered by the arrival of English explorers seeking to exploit the region's resources for Sir George,...

4.5

79 votes

4.5

79 votes

Cowboy Up

2001 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

3.8

45 votes

3.8

45 votes

Little Mountain Boy

2015 · Movie · 114 min. · Switzerland

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Jonas Hartmann · Peter Jecklin · Julia Jeker · Herbert Leiser

Synopsis Little Mountain Boy (2015) follows the journey of a resilient young boy who embarks on a daring adventure through harsh, snowy landscapes. Driven by a personal mission, he ascends to his family's summer retreat to recover a cherished item, showcasing...

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Gripsholm

2000 · Movie · 100 min. · Germany

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Ulrich Noethen · Heike Makatsch · Jasmin Tabatabai · Marcus Thomas

Synopsis Gripsholm (2000) follows the warm and engaging summer escapades of Kurt Tucholsky and his girlfriend as they find themselves residing in a picturesque Swedish castle. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous political shifts in Germany during the 1930s, the...

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Das gefrorene Herz (TV Series)

1980 · Series · 108 min. · Austria

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Sigfrit Steiner · Emilia Krakowska · Paul Bühlmann · Otto Mächtlinger

Synopsis Das gefrorene Herz (TV Series) (1980) follows the journey of a vagabond named Schirmflicker as he traverses a snowy forest in the Swiss Alps. Unexpectedly, hunters shoot a rabbit that lands at his feet. Seizing the opportunity, Schirmflicker grabs the...

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Der schwarze Tanner

1986 · Movie · 107 min. · Switzerland

Direction Xavier Koller

Cast Otto Mächtlinger · Renate Steiger · Dietmar Schönherr · Liliana Heimberg

Synopsis Der schwarze Tanner (1986) centers around a conflict between two rival farming families who find themselves at odds over the best crop to cultivate. The disagreement escalates, leading to a series of tense and dramatic events that test the families'...

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