Category Archives: German Cinema

Sibel Kekilli in “Gegen die Wand” [2004 Germany, Turkey]

It was a stroke of genius on the part of Fatih Akin when he cast Sibel Kekilli in his film, “Gegen die Wand” [Eng. Title: Head-On], a poignant romantic drama. It was as if Ms. Kekilli was born to play … Continue reading

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Antje Nikola Mönning & co in “Engel mit Schmutzigen Flügeln” [2009 Germany]

Roland Reber’s 2009 film, “Engel mit Schmutzigen Flügeln” [Eng. Title: Angels with Dirty Wings] is probably among his lighter works, it being more of a satirical comedy. Having said that, X-Factor contestants should perhaps be asked to watch this film … Continue reading

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Y Sa Lo in Fassbinder’s “Die Dritte Generation” [1979 W.Germany]

When he made “Die Dritte Generation” [Eng. Title: The Third Generation], Rainer Werner Fassbinder was disillusioned with far-left politics – he was thought to have been marginally sympathetic towards organisations like the R.A.F at the beginning, but here he was, … Continue reading

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Scenes from “Henri 4” BR720 [2010, France, Germany, Czech, Spain]

Jo Baier’s action-packed historical epic, “Henri 4” [Eng. Title: Henry of Navarre] is the story of Henri IV – one of the most beloved kings of France. The film is nearly two and a half hours long, but not for … Continue reading

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Marina Anna Eich & co in “24/7 The passion of Life” [2005, Germany]

Continuing Roland Reber’s filmography, his 2005 drama “24/7 The Passion of Life” uses BDSM and swinging themes to propagate his theories on sexuality and meaning of life. The film, if anything is educational. Unlike the clichéd view of what we … Continue reading

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