Leben für den Tod - Menschen am Zentralfriedhof

Was halten Sie vom Tod der Wilma Montesi?

The life and death of the fictional star Wilma Montesi is reported in the form of a staged newsreel. Excerpts from films of various genres and eras are juxtaposed with "documentary material" about the star's public and p

Der Tod und das Mädchen - Van Leeuwens dritter Fall

Thanks to the latest DNA technology, Bruno van Leeuwen finally has a proof in his hands, with which the rapist of the then nine-year-old Vicky can be convicted. Piet Martens, the neighbor of the girl's family, was the cu

Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Blood and Death

When Markus realized a filthy girl in front of his house and took it into his flat, his women annika quickly realized something must be wrong with her. She does not feel comfortable with the imagination to have her in th

RAY - Die Suche nach Leben und Tod

Tod Browning's 'Freaks': The Sideshow Cinema

Documentary recounting the making of Tod Browning's Freaks. Featuring interviews with experts and actual sideshow performers, this film gives a fascinating insight into the cast members, production and public reaction to

S.O.S. Barracuda - Part 2

The ferry "Delphin" is taken over by robbers and their leader Picard right as the boat embarks on its maiden voyage. Instead of a festive casino cruise, the crew and passengers get caught up in a hostage situation. The c

Love, Deutschmarks and Death

Cem Kaya’s dense documentary essay celebrates 60 years of Turkish music in Germany. An alternative post-war history that is at the same time a musical Who’s Who – from Yüksel Özkasap to Derdiyoklar and Muhabbet.

Taiwo Shango oder: Der zweite Tag nach dem Tod

Die Bullenbraut 2 - Der Tod hat 17 Karat

A taxi driver is found dead. Since Paula should actually have driven the tour, she feels responsible and investigates the case on her own.

Letzte Instanz – Urteile über Leben und Tod

Der Tod des Uwe Barschel - Skandal ohne Ende

I Wrote Book After Book - To the Death of Günter Grass

Günter Grass (1927-2015) belonged to Group 47 from 1957 and became an internationally respected author of post-war German literature with his debut novel "The Tin Drum" (1959). His central motivation was the loss of his

Timeline: The History of ECW 1992/93 as told by Tod Gordon

To understand what ECW became, we must learn from where it came. In a wrestling world invaded by Goons, pig farmers, and Sparky Plugs, there would soon operate a wrestling church in South Philadelphia. That site preached

Trouble in the Wood - Im Wald lauert der Tod

Two friends are wandering the fields, but by all appearances, a murderer seems to be on the loose. Can the pals solve the mystery before they themselves are carried off?

Mörder in Weiß - Der Tod lauert im OP

Medical student Hanna works in the pathology department during her studies. On her very first day at work, she is confronted with the body of her ex-boyfriend Michael, who allegedly died as the result of an accident. How

Rainald Grebe: Der Tod im Leben. Unheilbar krank zum größten Auftritt

After suffering a stroke during a performance, cabaret artist Rainald Grebe faces up to his illness. A touching documentary about his return to the stage.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Facing Death

Groundbreaking psychiatrist and author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross dedicated her career to working with the incurably ill. In this intimate documentary filmed near the end of her life, Kübler-Ross relates her life story, from

Tod auf dem Hochsitz - Ein Arbeitsleben in Deutschland

A 58-year-old unemployed sales representative does not want to receive "Hartz IV" benefits. He retreats to a raised hideout in Solling, Lower Saxony, where his emaciated body is found 24 days later. Beyond the tragic ind

In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death

Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sens