Jan Spitzer
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Birthday: May 16, 1947
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On Probation
1981-09-17
On Probation
Overview: Nina Kern, a divorced woman in her late twenties, will soon be fully deprived of her custody rights for her three children, who already reside in a home for the displaced due to Nina’s many years of willful neglect. Although she has broken her promise to change her moral conduct many times, she is given one last chance on probation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1981-09-17
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Die andere Liebe
1989-02-17
Die andere Liebe
Overview: The only documentary ever made by DEFA on the topic of homosexuality was this public education film commissioned by the Hygiene Museum Dresden and produced in cooperation with East German gay and lesbian activists. In interviews, GDR lesbians and gay men talk openly about their first sexual experiences and coming out. Though the film tries to convey an official GDR acceptance of homosexuality, they also talk about social discrimination against openly gay individuals.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1989-02-17
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Blue Bird
1979-12-13
Blue Bird
Overview: In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to America. The father, a former farm laborer, leads a hard life as a settler along with his family. One day the nine year-old George, his second-youngest son, is kidnapped by Iroquois. He is taken in by an Indian family in the place of a deceased son and receives the name "Blue Bird." The boy has homesickness and difficulties accustoming to the customs of the Indians.
Genres: Adventure Family Western Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1979-12-13
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Godfather Death
1980-12-27
Godfather Death
Overview: Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who had thirteen children. Since the farmer was so poor, there was never anything left for the youngest of the family. Therefore, the farmer chose Death as the godfather of his son, Jörg, because all people are equal in the eyes of Death. The Grim Reaper is happy to look after the boy and turns Jörg into a skilled doctor who earns wealth and fame.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1980-12-27
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Maiden, You please Me
1969-03-20
Maiden, You please Me
Overview: A Saxon village in 1792: While the Prussians go against France, the haymaking takes place in the village and the resolute Marthe catches her daughter Ev with the village blacksmith Ruprecht in the hay.
Genres: Comedy History
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1969-03-20
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Farewell
1968-10-10
Farewell
Overview: In August of 1914, amidst the public ecstasy surrounding the impending war, Hans Gastl, the young son of a Munich bürger, makes a decision: he will not take part in this war. This resolution signifies a turning point in his life; a farewell to his class and his family.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1968-10-10
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Niemand ist eine Insel
2011-06-13
Niemand ist eine Insel
Overview: Silvia's career as an actress goes into decline after a few unfortunate statements recorded with a microphone hidden in his dressing room. On the other hand, we detected a serious disease to her daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2011-06-13
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Phillip the Small
1976-07-08
Phillip the Small
Overview: Philipp is a small boy, who other guys pick on, because he's not as large as them. But when a musician gives him a magical flute, he can make objects bigger or smaller.
Genres: Fantasy Family
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1976-07-08
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Der Hasenhüter
1977-01-02
Der Hasenhüter
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Genres: Family
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1977-01-02
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Überfahrt
1984-09-30
Überfahrt
Overview: Based on a story by Anna Seghers.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1984-09-30
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Tonight and Tomorrow Morning
1980-10-31
Tonight and Tomorrow Morning
Overview: A woman in her mid thirties drifts through Berlin on a Friday night then lazes around her apartment with her husband the next morning.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1980-10-31
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Tango Dream
1985-12-12
Tango Dream
Overview: Sitting at her typewriter, listening to tango music, she dreams. Buenos Aires and Montevideo are far away, a different world where, long ago, the tango came into being. A dream about dance and music, as well as about unfulfilled desire and wanderlust behind the Berlin Wall.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1985-12-12
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Verspielte Heimat
1971-02-18
Verspielte Heimat
Overview: Film by Claus Dobberke.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1971-02-18
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Two Lines in Small Font
1981-04-09
Two Lines in Small Font
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1981-04-09
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Eine zauberhafte Erbschaft
1986-07-11
Eine zauberhafte Erbschaft
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Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1986-07-11
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Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe
1984-05-10
Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe
Overview: Two farmers, Grimm and Melcher, were once on friendly terms, but a petty argument over a piece of land has since turned them into implacable enemies. Their two children- Veronika and Fabian- used to be childhood friends. When they meet again as young adults, they instantly fall in love, despite the bitter feud between their families. With no hope for a future together, the two seek to end their lives in this retelling of the classic story by Shakespeare.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1984-05-10
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Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle
1968-11-21
Hauptmann Florian von der Mühle
Overview: This story of the miller Florian, who gave all his money to the war against Napoleon, is loosely based on a true story. After the war, Florian's reimbursement is challenged, and he must also pay taxes on his destroyed mill. He resists the tax collectors and takes off to Vienna, where he intends to defend his rights. On the way, he rescues the Duchess of Guastalla from assault. She also wants to go to Vienna, as His Majesty Franz II is trying to contest an heir in her favor. With cunning, luck, and dagger, Florian fights his way through a slew of nobility and their secret police.
Genres: History Comedy Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1968-11-21
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Junge Frau von 1914
1970-01-17
Junge Frau von 1914
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1970-01-17
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Im Schlaraffenland
1975-09-28
Im Schlaraffenland
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Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1975-09-28
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