Wolfgang Hammerschmid

The popular TV star and director Peter Weck staged the turbulent comedy "Herzensfeinde" by Uli Brée, in which romance is not neglected either. Weck himself shines as a lovable and hypochondriac pedant; his vacation partner and "Herzensfeinde" is congenially embodied by Friedrich von Thun. The attractive ladies of the heart of the two vacationers are played by Susanne Uhlen and Michèle Marian.

Small war among pensioners: The charming chaotic Walter Hofer and the pedant Eberhard Gatzweiler have had a love-hate relationship for decades. Not even their grandson Martin can change that. During the lovable tug-of-war for the favor of Martin's attractive teacher Hanna, the waves get even higher, but Hanna has completely different worries.

Ненастной осенней ночью в легендарном Восточном экспрессе встретились именитые пассажиры: талантливый журналист Мартин, ведущий опасное расследование, очаровательная актриса, гордая прима-балерина и жестокий вожак банды неонацистов. Они спешат в Венецию по неотложным делам, не подозревая, что все тайны их прошлого и будущего давно известны загадочному незнакомцу, который незримо будет сопровождать их до конца поездки. Вскоре в уединенных купе и мрачных коридорах роскошного экспресса развернутся странные и пугающие события, разгадать которые сможет только бесстрашный Мартин, избежавший жестоких ловушек судьбы и сумевший понять коварные замыслы таинственного незнакомца.

In this German political drama, an ex-Stasi agent encounters an old friend whom he may have betrayed after his friend tried to escape East Germany. The former East German agent is Otto Skrodt who after many years is about to be promoted in the highest government ranks. He is anxious to maintain a squeaky clean image. His daughter is Isabelle. The young and friendly Kalle returns after spending many years in jail for his escape attempts. He doesn't know exactly who blew the whistle, but his friend Skrodt is definitely under suspicion. Kalle returns to ostensibly renew the friendship and to see Isabelle whom he loves. The duplicitous friendship between the two men becomes the main focus of the story which features interesting plot twists at the end.

A troubled young man reflects upon the dates he looks forward to each Tuesday.