Category Archives: German Cinema

Sandra Hüller in “Über uns das All” [2011, Germany]

Young German director Jan Schomburg’s mystery drama, “Über uns das All” [Eng. title: Above us Only Sky] is a surprisingly delightful piece of cinema. Surprising because I’ve never heard of the director – I picked it up only because it … Continue reading

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Marina Anna Eich & co in “Mein Traum oder Die Einsamkeit ist Nie Allein” [2008 Germany]

With an intriguing title for Roland Reber’s 2008 film, “Mein Traum oder Die Einsamkeit ist Nie Allein” [Eng. Trans: My Dream or Loneliness never walks Alone], one would’ve expected to be taken on some kind of existential ride exploring human … Continue reading

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Neta Garty in Maria Schrader’s “Liebesleben” [2007 Israel, Germany]

It’s a rare occasion to introduce someone who’s predominantly an actress as a director, even more so if that actress has an impressive nude portfolio of her own – German actress Maria Schrader is a legend in that aspect which … Continue reading

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Hanna Schygulla & co in “Warnung vor einer Heiligen Nutte” [1971 W.Germany]

1971 was one of the most productive years for the incomparable Rainer Werner Fassbinder, finishing no less than three feature films and a clutch of TV films during the period. “Warnung vor einer Heiligen Nutte” [Eng. Title: Beware of the … Continue reading

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Nina Hoss in “Das Herz ist ein Dunkler Wald” [2007 Germany]

We now have ‘Medea’ told from a woman’s point of view – as if the original wasn’t feminist-enough already! Multi-talented Nicolette Krebitz is an actress, writer, director, cinematographer, singer and a composer as well (running out of breath here). Her … Continue reading

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