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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this documentary, black German soccer stars describe their experiences with racism.
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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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In a film competition for youth in 2011, the winning movie Mom, Open Your Eyes poses a serious question: "What if the new boyfriend is touching the daughter inappropriately and the mother doesn't want to hear about it?"
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Now see the second part of the short film when the mother finally opens her eyes. It becomes clear how important it is that parents take the concerns of their children seriously.
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In this video, we get to know Cettina a bit better. She talks about her job, being a mom, and one of her hobbies.
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Fine is moving in with Christiane. She brings her boxes, and Christiane helps her carry them. Now all Fine needs is a closet to store everything…
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Fine is making herself at home in her new apartment. She is putting together furniture and hanging up pictures. She discovers, however, that she doesn't have a hammer. What, then, are nice neighbors for?
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They seem already to have fallen out of time, but even if computer and video games have taken the place of pinball machines in many places, they still have many fans. Take a visit to the Pinball Museum in Neuwied! (video copyright dpa)
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Are you ready to find the love of your life? "Flirt coach" Julia Mattes from Berlin can give you some good advice on how to proceed in your search. Happy hunting! (video copyright dpa)
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