Direction: Veit Harlan

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Carl Raddatz · Kristina Söderbaum · Irene von Meyendorff · Franz Schafheitlin

Synopsis The Great Sacrifice (1944) follows the intertwined lives of Albrecht, Octavia, and Äls, a trio from affluent intellectual families with a penchant for Nietzsche's philosophies. Äls, deeply connected to nature, is gravely ill, casting a shadow over their lives. As...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Otto Gebühr · Kristina Söderbaum · Gustav Fröhlich · Hans Nielsen

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Heinrich George · Kristina Söderbaum · Paul Wegener · Horst Caspar

Synopsis Kolberg (1945) unfolds during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the besieged city of Kolberg as it faces off against the advancing French forces. After the Prussian army's retreat, the city finds itself cut off and surrounded. Rather than surrender, the...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Ferdinand Marian · Werner Krauss · Heinrich George · Kristina Söderbaum

Synopsis Jew Süss (1940) opens with the ascension of Karl Alexander, Duke of Württemberg (portrayed by Heinrich George), a ruler cherished by his subjects, who pledges to uphold the dukedom's laws. However, the duke finds himself in a financial predicament, lacking...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Eugen Klöpfer · Annie Rosar · Dagny Servaes

Synopsis The Golden City (1942) follows the journey of Anna Jobst, the daughter of a wealthy, traditional farmer residing by the Moldau River. Anna's heart yearns to venture along the river to Prague, a city she affectionately refers to as the...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Carl Raddatz · Paul Klinger · Carola Toelle

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Lil Dagover · Peter Petersen · Albrecht Schönhals · Hilde Körber

Synopsis The Kreutzer Sonata (1937) unfolds in the backdrop of Tsarist Russia, where a contentedly married woman develops deep feelings for her husband's cousin, bonded over their shared passion for music. Despite her decision to remain with her spouse, his consuming...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Heinrich George · Kristina Söderbaum · Paul Wegener · Raimund Schelcher

Synopsis The Immortal Heart (1939) chronicles the life and achievements of Paul Henlein, a visionary inventor who revolutionized timekeeping with his groundbreaking creation of the pocket watch. The film delves into Henlein's journey, highlighting his innovative spirit and the impact of...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Philip Dorn · Anna Dammann · Charlotte Schultz

Synopsis The Trip to Tilsit (1939) follows a rural resident who finds himself enticed by an elegant urban woman, leading to a near-fatal boating incident involving his spouse, all based on the same Sudermann narrative that inspired Murnau's "Sunrise.

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Eugen Klöpfer · Hermann Braun · Werner Hinz

Synopsis Jugend (1938) follows the story of Annie, a young woman who was born out of wedlock and raised by her zealous uncle, a devout priest. After experiencing her first intimate encounter, Annie is consumed by a deep sense of guilt....

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Emil Jannings · Paul Wagner · Hannes Stelzer · Käthe Haack

Synopsis The Ruler (1937) centers around Matthias Clausen, the influential head of Clausen Works, a long-established and affluent munitions company. Clausen develops romantic feelings for a secretary in his office, which prompts his children to scheme against him to safeguard their...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Hans Brausewetter · Heli Finkenzeller · Françoise Rosay · Hans Moser

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Philip Dorn · Charlotte Schultz · Friedrich Kayßler

Synopsis Covered Tracks (1938) follows the journey of Séraphine and her mother as they travel to Paris to experience the 1867 World Exhibition. Due to the city's overwhelming crowds, they are forced to stay in different hotels. Tragically, Séraphine's mother, who...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Paula Wessely · Paul Dahlke · Hans Nielsen · Ingrid Stenn

Synopsis The Third Sex (1957) follows the journey of Klaus, a young individual navigating the complexities of post-war Berlin. Klaus finds himself captivated by his friend Manfred and, with the guidance of their mutual acquaintance, Dr. Winkler, delves into the hidden...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Kristina Söderbaum · Lutz Moik · Ilse Steppat · Hermann Schomberg

Synopsis Hanna Amon (1951) follows the lives of siblings Hanna and Thomas Amon, who reside on the estate left behind by their late parents. While Hanna is admired by the local veterinarian and Thomas is pursued by the mayor's daughter, their...

Direction Veit Harlan

Cast Sabine Sesselmann · Joachim Fuchsberger · Willy Birgel · Helmut Schmid

Synopsis Liebe kann wie Gift sein (1958) follows the journey of Magdalena, who, after the loss of her mother, is raised under the rigid rules of a boarding school. Upon returning to her father, she is cared for by a guardian...