In Focus: Germany

70 years of German film success. A selection of recent and older films celebrating the 70th anniversary of German Films, the German film export agency, and the 25th anniversary of the Goethe Institute in Estonia.

German Films

German Films
Death Will Come

Death Will Come

In a world of shadows, an assassin becomes the prey in a twisted game of revenge and betrayal.

Local title
Surm on tulekul
Director
Christoph Hochhäusler
Country
Luxembourg, Belgium
Dying

Dying

“Dying” follows the very individual members of the Lunies family, who haven’t been a family for a long time.

Local title
Suremine
Director
Matthias Glasner
Country
Germany
Elaha

Elaha

A psychological journey of emancipation that reveals that only by facing reality can we be true to ourselves.

Local title
Elaha
Director
Milena Aboyan
Country
Germany
From Hilde, with Love

From Hilde, with Love

Children are born out of an idea and/or love.

Local title
Armastusega, teie Hilde
Director
Andreas Dresen
Country
Germany
Ice Aged

Ice Aged

Six senior figure skaters show that it’s never too late to lace up your skates and chase your dreams.

Local title
Jääaegsed
Title in Russian
Фигуристы ледникового периода
Director
Alexandra Sell
Country
Germany
Long Story Short

Long Story Short

Love and friendship are the most important gifts of all our lives.

Local title
Peod ja sõbrad
Title in Russian
Вечеринки и друзья
Director
David Dietl
Country
Germany
No Dogs Allowed

No Dogs Allowed

Without a doubt not your ordinary coming-of-age film that will leave no one indifferent.

Local title
Koertele keelatud
Title in Russian
Собакам вход запрещён
Director
Steve Bache
Country
Germany
Protected Men

Protected Men

Satirical and bold thriller of a hypothetical world ruled by women.

Local title
Mehed kaitse alla!
Title in Russian
Защищённые мужчины
Director
Irene von Alberti
Country
Germany
Riefenstahl

Riefenstahl

A gripping exploration of Leni Riefenstahl’s artistic legacy and moral ambiguity.

Local title
Riefenstahl
Director
Andres Veiel
Country
Germany
Sad Jokes

Sad Jokes

A filmmaker’s life unravels in a tragicomic dance of absurdity, art, and challenging parenthood.

Local title
Kurvad naljad
Director
Fabian Stumm
Country
Germany
September 5

September 5

The decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today.

Local title
5. september
Director
Tim Fehlbaum
Country
Germany, USA
Solo Sunny

Solo Sunny

East Berlin’s rebel star – Sunny’s fight for freedom and fame.

Local title
Sunny soolo
Director
Kondrad Wolf, Wolfgang Kohlhaase
Country
Germany
The Marriage of Maria Braun

The Marriage of Maria Braun

Through Hanna Schygulla’s performance, one of the most intriguing female heroines in German film history is born.

Local title
Maria Brauni abielu
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Country
Germany
Tomorrow Somewhere by the Sea

Tomorrow Somewhere by the Sea

Four teenagers, one journey – true freedom awaits after school.

Local title
Kuskil mere ääres
Director
Patrick Büchting
Country
Germany
Turning Tables

Turning Tables

A gripping emotional thriller featuring Barbara Sukowa and Lambert Wilson.

Local title
Salajas
Director
Angelina Maccarone
Country
Germany
With My Open Lungs

With My Open Lungs

Love in a vanishing world.

Local title
Sügavalt hingates
Title in Russian
Я могу дышать глубже
Director
Yana Sad
Country
Germany
Yellow

Yellow

A controversial portrait of one of the myths of art history. A surprising glance at the infamous Vincent Van Gogh.

Local title
Kollane
Title in Russian
Жёлтый
Director
Oliver Hirschbiegel, Albert Oehlen
Country
Germany, USA
Yesterday Girl

Yesterday Girl

An iconic film that introduced the world to New German Cinema.

Local title
Hüvastijätt eilsega
Director
Alexander Kluge
Country
Germany
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