Herrmann Zschoche

14 years old Natalie seems to live in a completely healthy and wealthy family. However she feels lost: her parents spend most of their time for her younger, sick sister. So she grows more and more lonely. After an argument with her father she runs away from home. In her quest for care and nearness, she ends up with souteneur Nico.

Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.

Susanne (17) and Robert (18) want to get married, but because Susanne is still under-aged, she needs parental permission. With twin babies and tight finances, the newlyweds soon feel overwhelmed, and dealing with everything makes them forget the love that originally brought them together.

Christine inherits a sailboat from her father, whom she barely knew. Christine is a divorced single mother and her job at a research insitute leaves her with too much work and too little time to sail. She can't find anyone to buy the boat at full value, so she tries to repair it over the winter in the hopes of being able to get a better price in the spring. Working on the boat become something of an obsession to the detriment of Christine's relationships with her son, boyfriend and collegues. When the boat is finally ready to sell, she isn't sure that she is willing to part with it after all.

Christine inherits a sailboat from her father, whom she barely knew. Christine is a divorced single mother and her job at a research insitute leaves her with too much work and too little time to sail. She can't find anyone to buy the boat at full value, so she tries to repair it over the winter in the hopes of being able to get a better price in the spring. Working on the boat become something of an obsession to the detriment of Christine's relationships with her son, boyfriend and collegues. When the boat is finally ready to sell, she isn't sure that she is willing to part with it after all.

This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.

This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.

Для четырнадцатилетнего Штефана Кольбе «Остров лебедей» - символ малой родины, светлый образ детства, а значит тепло и уважение близких и знакомых и, прежде всего, его родной бабушки. Теперь он, вместе с мамой и младшей сестрой, должен переехать из этого идиллического места в Берлин к отцу, который работает строителем. Их семья получила новую квартиру на окраине столицы. А значит, Штефану придется жить в новой обстановке, в окружении чужих людей.

Для четырнадцатилетнего Штефана Кольбе «Остров лебедей» - символ малой родины, светлый образ детства, а значит тепло и уважение близких и знакомых и, прежде всего, его родной бабушки. Теперь он, вместе с мамой и младшей сестрой, должен переехать из этого идиллического места в Берлин к отцу, который работает строителем. Их семья получила новую квартиру на окраине столицы. А значит, Штефану придется жить в новой обстановке, в окружении чужих людей.

Otto Scheidel (Manfred Krug) has been captain of the Elbe steamer Jenissei for over twenty years, but his ship, the last of its kind, is going to be converted into a floating restaurant. Otto, whose his strong attachment to the ship has already cost him his relationship with his girlfriend Caramba (Renate Krößner), refuses to take another job and instead joins a railway construction brigade.

Otto Scheidel (Manfred Krug) has been captain of the Elbe steamer Jenissei for over twenty years, but his ship, the last of its kind, is going to be converted into a floating restaurant. Otto, whose his strong attachment to the ship has already cost him his relationship with his girlfriend Caramba (Renate Krößner), refuses to take another job and instead joins a railway construction brigade.

Nina Kern, a divorced woman in her late twenties, will soon be fully deprived of her custody rights for her three children, who already reside in a home for the displaced due to Nina’s many years of willful neglect. Although she has broken her promise to change her moral conduct many times, she is given one last chance on probation.

По мотивам рассказа немецкого писателя Йоахима Вальтера "Я же всё-таки не йог". Молодая девушка и ее парень из ГДР решают поехать вместе на летний отдых в Болгарию на черноморское побережье. Но в этот план вмешиваются родители девушки и уговаривают ребят поехать вместе с ними...

По мотивам рассказа немецкого писателя Йоахима Вальтера "Я же всё-таки не йог". Молодая девушка и ее парень из ГДР решают поехать вместе на летний отдых в Болгарию на черноморское побережье. Но в этот план вмешиваются родители девушки и уговаривают ребят поехать вместе с ними...

Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.

Karl Erp is a middle-aged man with two children and a boring marriage. After starting an exciting affair with his intern, Miss Broder, he leaves his loveless marriage and moves in with his lover. Under pressure from Miss Broder’s mother, Karl once again promises marriage. He finds, however, that the excitement that drew him to her in the first place doesn’t carry over into their daily lives.

East Germany 1978. Karoline and Robert, teenagers who used to live in the same house until Robert's family moved, meet again at this year's holiday-camp. First love, first nude experience, first self-made theatre performance of "Romeo and Juliet". A look at the east-German youth in the late seventies.

East Germany 1978. Karoline and Robert, teenagers who used to live in the same house until Robert's family moved, meet again at this year's holiday-camp. First love, first nude experience, first self-made theatre performance of "Romeo and Juliet". A look at the east-German youth in the late seventies.

Philipp is a small boy, who other guys pick on, because he's not as large as them. But when a musician gives him a magical flute, he can make objects bigger or smaller.

Philipp is a small boy, who other guys pick on, because he's not as large as them. But when a musician gives him a magical flute, he can make objects bigger or smaller.

Although at first Ina barely takes any notice of Matti, the two teenagers gradually fall in love at their dance classes and begin their first real relationship. Their parents are upset about this development and try to prevent their children from seeing each other. But Ina and Matti continue to meet in secret and their first sexual experience together brings mixed feelings for Ina.

Although at first Ina barely takes any notice of Matti, the two teenagers gradually fall in love at their dance classes and begin their first real relationship. Their parents are upset about this development and try to prevent their children from seeing each other. But Ina and Matti continue to meet in secret and their first sexual experience together brings mixed feelings for Ina.

Земля обеспокоена происшествиями на космической базе «Маргоо». В течении трёх дней бесследно исчезли сразу несколько кораблей с экипажами. Совет института космических исследований принимает решение запретить на время все космические полёты. А в это время на маленьком астероиде в зоне третьего кольца тоскуют по Земле два товарища-космонавта. Старый пилот Кун и капитан Дениэл Ланьи. Пилот ждёт своего сына, которого он не видел много лет и которому хотел бы показать Землю. А Дениэл тяготиться своей работой и мечтает попасть на тёплый остров, где его ждёт любимая девушка. Но их планам не суждено осуществиться.

Земля обеспокоена происшествиями на космической базе «Маргоо». В течении трёх дней бесследно исчезли сразу несколько кораблей с экипажами. Совет института космических исследований принимает решение запретить на время все космические полёты. А в это время на маленьком астероиде в зоне третьего кольца тоскуют по Земле два товарища-космонавта. Старый пилот Кун и капитан Дениэл Ланьи. Пилот ждёт своего сына, которого он не видел много лет и которому хотел бы показать Землю. А Дениэл тяготиться своей работой и мечтает попасть на тёплый остров, где его ждёт любимая девушка. Но их планам не суждено осуществиться.

Long-haul driver Hannes (Manfred Krug) picks up a young hitchhiker, Herb (Jaecki Schwarz), who had a falling-out with his parents after dropping out of college and now travels around doing odd jobs. After a series of adventures, they are joined by Johanna (Jutta Hoffmann) and her child, who missed their bus and need a ride to Berlin. Johanna has left her husband so that he can reflect on their broken relationship and both men gradually begin to fall in love with her.

Karin, who is in her mid-thirties, works as registrar but has been divorced for several years. Together with her 16-year old daughter Nora, she leads a happy and independent life. Then, she finds a new partner in the mathematician Peter, but does not tell her daughter about him. When Peter proposes marriage, Karin always comes up with new excuses why such a step is still too early for her. She mainly fears that Nora would not be able to cope with another marriage of her mother. But when Peter cannot be dissuaded anymore by her excuses and finally wants to marry her, Karin comes up with a bizarre plan.

An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.

An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.

The Ruhr area in November of 1918. 13-year old Achim Wolters and his friends get their hands on some potatoes on the market. They want to surprise Achim′s father, who works on a mine sweeper boat, with a decent meal. But Achim′s father does not show up – an informer at the train station has betrayed him for his left-wing beliefs and has turned him over to the police. The priest tells Achim the sad news and advises him to pray for the release of his father. But when carpenter Stelzebein stresses that everybody has to take actions for himself, the devout boy at first does not believe in Stelzebein′s words. But then Achim witnesses in the prison how brutally the imperial police treat his father and the other inmates. Together with his loyal friends, Achim takes Stelzebein′s side. When the revolution starts, they stand together on the barricades.

The Ruhr area in November of 1918. 13-year old Achim Wolters and his friends get their hands on some potatoes on the market. They want to surprise Achim′s father, who works on a mine sweeper boat, with a decent meal. But Achim′s father does not show up – an informer at the train station has betrayed him for his left-wing beliefs and has turned him over to the police. The priest tells Achim the sad news and advises him to pray for the release of his father. But when carpenter Stelzebein stresses that everybody has to take actions for himself, the devout boy at first does not believe in Stelzebein′s words. But then Achim witnesses in the prison how brutally the imperial police treat his father and the other inmates. Together with his loyal friends, Achim takes Stelzebein′s side. When the revolution starts, they stand together on the barricades.

Eleven years old Lutt Matten lives near Baltic Sea and has only one dream - to go deep sea fishing independently and catch some eels.

Eleven years old Lutt Matten lives near Baltic Sea and has only one dream - to go deep sea fishing independently and catch some eels.

Однажды маленький ёжик перебежал границу Чехословакии и оказался в ГДР. Его нашёл немецкий пионер Хайнер и очень полюбил своего нового колючего друга. На встрече с чешскими пионерами Хайнер подружился с девочкой Яной из приграничного чехословацкого посёлка и узнал, что ёжика зовут Вашек, он питомец Яны и девочка очень по нему скучает. После долгих сомнений Хайнер решает вернуть Вашека Яне...

Однажды маленький ёжик перебежал границу Чехословакии и оказался в ГДР. Его нашёл немецкий пионер Хайнер и очень полюбил своего нового колючего друга. На встрече с чешскими пионерами Хайнер подружился с девочкой Яной из приграничного чехословацкого посёлка и узнал, что ёжика зовут Вашек, он питомец Яны и девочка очень по нему скучает. После долгих сомнений Хайнер решает вернуть Вашека Яне...

"Das Märchenschloss" is a children’s film based on a picture book by Fred Rodian. It tells the story of three brothers - Klaus, Günter, and Peter - who head out into the world to meet their dreams. While Klaus dreams of a combine harvester, Günther dreams of a tractor. Little Peter, however, yearns for something completely different: a fairytale castle.

"Das Märchenschloss" is a children’s film based on a picture book by Fred Rodian. It tells the story of three brothers - Klaus, Günter, and Peter - who head out into the world to meet their dreams. While Klaus dreams of a combine harvester, Günther dreams of a tractor. Little Peter, however, yearns for something completely different: a fairytale castle.