Difficulty: Beginner
Germany High German
Jan from Munich presents us with another fantastical story inspired by the adventures of Baron von Münchhausen — the “Baron of Lies.” Here, the hero rescues himself and his horse from a swamp.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
12 heißt: Ich liebe dich is a made-for-TV film about the consequences of having lived in the GDR. As Bettina Kramer makes call after call, it becomes clear that she is a woman with a difficult past.
Difficulty: 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.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
More about the family's history is revealed, and Lilly prepares to go back to the West. When she boards the train, Till gives her a 1989 calendar, which means it won't be long before Lilly can live with them.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Lilly finally makes Katrin talk to her, and Lena tells them about Lilly's mother's escape to the West.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
To her great disappointment, Lilly only gets a visitor's pass rather than a visa. She remains optimistic about life in the GDR even as she learns more about the reality of living there.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Kathrin continues to reject Lilly's presence in their home, while Lilly learns that her Uncle Rolf has taken trips to the West without ever contacting her.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Lilly learns that it is because of her mother's escape to West Germany that Lena had to stop teaching school. Katrin, certain that Lilly will be send back to the West, continues to be mean to her.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Lilly and her friend look at old photographs of Lilly's parents. In East Berlin, Lena and Rolf try to figure out how they can help Lilly.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Pascal and Lena discuss how things will move forward. The next morning, Lilly races to the train station, desperately hoping she can stay with her aunt.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Before returning to boarding school, Lilly shows her aunt her mother's house and they spend a few moments together.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
After the funeral, Lilly and Lena discuss grief and faith.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Lilly is worried about her future after her mother's death. Lena travels to Berlin.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Lena tries to get out of East Germany to see her dying sister and comfort her niece.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Germany
In the final part of the film, Bettina and Jan learn the hard way that many people don't understand or believe in their relationship. However, Andreas still retains positive feelings about Bettina, which gives her some confidence.
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