German Films

Practice practice practice! Discover great German language directors, actors and actresses!

Learn German with Films of Ulrich Tukur

For nearly forty years, actor Ulrich Tukur has been appearing in television and films. And in that time, he has not allowed himself to be pigeonholed. He has starred in dramatic films retelling important moments of history, clever comedies, and everywhere in between. So this month, let’s get to know the award-winning actor Ulrich Tukur […]

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Learn German with the films of Rainer Werner Fassbinder!

Learn German with Films of Rainer Werner Fassbinder

If you’re a fan of German cinema or the art house scene of the 1970s, then you’re likely already familiar with Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The German director, writer, and actor is considered to be an important figure in the New German Cinema movement that took place from the 1960s until the 1980s. The Criterion Collection

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Learn German with the films of actor Elyas M'Barek!

Learn German with Films of Elyas M’Barek

If Elyas M’Barek looks familiar or you think you’ve heard his name before that’s very likely possible. This is especially true if you have been following the German Films series that I’ve been posting about. M’Barek has shared the big screen with Til Schweiger, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Tschirner, Tom Schilling, Karoline Herfurth, and Moritz Bleibtreu,

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Learn German with the films and television of actor Matthias Schweighöfer!

Learn German with Film: Matthias Schweighöfer

In the German-speaking world, Matthias Schweighöfer is a big deal. The still rather young actor has already appeared in over 70 films. He’s branched into writing, directing, and producing. And over the last few years, he’s been steadily working as a musician. Schweighöfer is well known for his comedic roles, often in romantic comedies that

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