Look through Yabla's collection of movies trailers to get summaries of a variety of German films.
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Intermediate
Germany
Die nackte Wahrheit (English title: The Ugly Truth) is a 2009 American romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. From the producers of Legally Blonde, this film covers almost all the clichéd differences between men and women when it comes to relationships.
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Intermediate
Germany
The official film trailer for Otto – Der Katastrophenfilm [Otto – The Catastrophe-Film] with lead Otto Waalkes.
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Beginner
Germany North German
Watch the trailer for this hilarious comedy with Otto Waalkes, Germany’s most famous comedian.
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Beginner
Germany
Back from a year abroad, Lila unwittingly falls in love with Chriz, the lead singer of the hot new band Berlin Mitte. To the dislike of his manager, Chriz feels the same way about Lila. According to his contract Chriz has pledged that he will stay single for the marketability of his image. Does their love stand a chance?
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Intermediate
Germany
Enjoy the trailer for the romantic comedy Keinohrhasen [Rabbit Without Ears] starring Til Schweiger and Nora Tschirner.
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Beginner
Germany
Enjoy the trailer for this new German vampire movie We Are the Night.
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Beginner
Germany
Disney movies are famous and popular all over the world. All the children in Germany love to watch them “den ganzen Tag lang.”
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Beginner
Germany Bavarian
Adapted from children's story book author Knister’s Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book, this is a clip that will enchant and delight both young and old!
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Beginner
Germany Bavarian
Enjoy the trailer for this new Walt Disney adventure Lilly the Witch.
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany Bavarian
Enjoy the trailer for this new Walt Disney adventure Lilly the Witch.
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Intermediate
Germany
Animated films about Socke the little raven have been a big success in Germany. The English title is Raven the Little Rascal - The Big Race. In this short report, you can find out where and how they are produced. Enjoy!
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Frau Müller muss weg! (Ms. Müller Must Go!) is a comedy film from Sönke Wortmann with serious undertones. Hovering Helikoptereltern ("helicopter parents") treat their children as projects that reflect their own status and prestige. When 4th grade teacher Ms. Müller steps out of line by refusing to give their kids better grades than they deserve, all hell breaks loose!
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Intermediate
Germany
Günter Grass's novel The Tin Drum was published in 1959 and remains one of the most important examples of German post-war literature. On the occasion of Grass's death at 87 years of age, we are offering you this short trailer for Volker Schlöndorff's film adaptation.
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Intermediate
Germany
In Free Birds, two turkeys travel back in time to prevent turkey from ever becoming part of the Thanksgiving menu. Here is the trailer for this hilarious adventure!
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany
The first "Kartoffelsalat," acknowledged by all involved as a terrible film, is now getting a sequel!
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Adv-Intermediate
Germany
The international press is shocked to hear that the worst film of all time is getting a sequel. But with "Kartoffelsalat 2" ["Potato Salad 2"], comedian Torge Oelrich has struck again.
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Intermediate
Germany High German
The story of Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver continues! One year after the events depicted in the 2018 film, life in Morrowland has returned to normal. But dark clouds are gathering above the tranquil island. Based on the popular 1962 children’s book by German fantasy author Michael Ende (author of The Neverending Story).
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Intermediate
Germany High German
Berlin, 1933: Anna is only nine years old when her life changes completely. To escape the Nazis, her father has to flee to Zürich; his family follows him a short time later. Anna leaves everything behind, including her beloved pink rabbit, and must face a new life full of challenges in a foreign country. Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Judith Kerr.
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Intermediate
Germany High German
When packing for her family’s escape, Anna finds herself forced to make a heart-wrenching decision: to leave one of her favorite stuffed animals, her pink rabbit, behind. It’s also difficult to say goodbye to the house, and especially to the housekeeper, Heimpi.
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Intermediate
Germany High German
Leipzig, 1989: Twelve-year-old Fritzi lovingly looks after a little dog belonging to her best friend, Sophie, who has apparently gone on summer vacation with her family in Hungary. But when Sophie doesn’t return in the fall, it becomes clear that her family actually fled to West Germany. Fritzi courageously sets out to return Sputnik to Sophie… and gets caught up in a movement that’s changing the future of the country.
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Intermediate
Germany High German
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a woman seeks revenge — and answers to all of her questions. But who is she?
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