Raphaela Film

Documentary about the director Budd Boetticher.

TV review of a litany of Hollywood impropriety.

Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does marketing and the hype surrounding the stars play?

Documentary about Ray Bradbury

A parade of well-known actors and directors from Germany

Documentary about Hollywood.

Documentary by Eckhart Schmidt.

Documentary about the Wu-Tang Clan.

Documentary about Hollywood.

Documentary by Eckhart Schmidt.

Film noir, which enjoyed particular success in the 1930s and 1940s, is probably the most profound genre of classic Hollywood cinema. Eckhart Schmidt tries to show the background and developments and speaks, among others, with directors such as Richard Fleischer and Robert Wise as well as with "femme fatale" actresses. Filmmakers of the following generations explain how the style and themes of noir continue to shape cinema today.

Documentary about the American actress Jane Russell.

The German director Percy Adlon talks about his career.

Robert Sigl talks about his career.

Documentary about the American author Hubert Selby Jr.

Documentary about the history of German television.

Adaptation of 'The Flying Dutchman', recorded at the Bavarian State Opera.

Documentary about the American actress Tippi Hedren.

Documentary about the 2004 movie 'Der Untergang' aka. 'Downfall'

Artur Brauner talks about his career.