Polizeiruf 110

Polizeiruf 110 1971

6.40

Polizeiruf 110 is a long-running German language detective television series. The first episode was broadcast 27 June 1971 in the German Democratic Republic, and after the dissolution of Fernsehen der DDR the series was picked up by ARD. It was originally created as a counterpart to the West German series Tatort, and quickly became a public favorite.

1971

A Kettle of Colour

A Kettle of Colour 1972

1.80

The show was meant to compete with those on West German television. To this end it was fairly successful even attracting a following in parts of West Germany which could receive Eastern TV. Its production values were high. Apart from song and dance numbers and appearances from East German celebrities, almost every broadcast featured well-known stars from the west, often after their popularity had peaked in their home countries.

1972

Der schwarze Kanal

Der schwarze Kanal 1960

1

Der schwarze Kanal was a series of political propaganda programmes broadcast weekly between 1960 and 1989 by East German television. Each edition was made up of recorded extracts from recent West German television programmes re-edited to include a Communist commentary.

1960

Blaulicht

Blaulicht 1959

1

Blaulicht is a German crime television drama series, whose 29 episodes were based on crime case files.

1959

Schauspielereien

Schauspielereien 1978

1

The film is set in the 1930s in Germany. Maria Rheine and Mark Löwenthal, two young actors working in a small theater, are in love with each other. Their love affair is interrupted by Nazi racial policies; Mark is no longer allowed to perform in German theaters because he is a Jew. In order to continue acting, he joins the newly formed Jewish Theater in Berlin. Maria, who is not Jewish, faces no restrictions on her career, and she becomes a successful actress at a big theater in Munich. But her love for Mark eventually leads her to decide to sacrifice both career and security to remain close to him. She fakes a suicide, assumes a Jewish identity and, as Manja Löwenthal, joins the Jewish Theater.

1978

Ghosts under the Ferris Wheel

Ghosts under the Ferris Wheel 1979

7.70

Two kids suddenly call three very enchanted persons to reality while spending summer in their grandma's village.

1979

Archiv des Todes

Archiv des Todes 1980

8.50

Archiv des Todes is a 1980 13-part television series German war television film series set during World War II.

1980

Familie Neumann

Familie Neumann 1984

1

Familie Neumann is a German television series.

1984

Rottenknechte

Rottenknechte 1971

7.00

Rottenknechte is a 1971 East German five part television film directed by Frank Beyer. The first part premiered on 08.01.1971 on the East German public DFF1, with the other four parts being shown in the same month. The film concentrates on the last days of the German navy during World War II.

1971

Unser Sandmännchen

Unser Sandmännchen 1970

6.33

The Sandman's everyday life, travels and fantastic adventures. The character often showcased socialist technological achievements, such as the use of awe-inspiring vehicles like futuristic cars and flying devices. Together with his friends, Pittiplatsch, Schnatterinchen, the dog Moppi, Herr Fuchs and Frau Elster. Premiered in DFF on November 22, 1959.

1970