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Total trailers found: 226
Monument Trailer (1990)
23 March 1990
A statue, with outstretched arm pointing “forward,” is unveiled to thunderous applause. Then one day it points the other way.
Meta Morfoss Trailer (1979)
01 December 1979
Meta Morfoss is not only a child with fantasy, she can also transform herself into an angel or crocodile.
Variants Trailer (1980)
01 January 1980
Two neighbours argue about which one of them should get rid of a pile of rubbish.
The Flying Windmill Trailer (1982)
09 April 1982
Olli, the main character in the movie, got a very bad grade and is terribly annoyed. She runs away from home and, together with a dog and a horse, finds a (mad? nutty?) scientist in a windmill.
The Poor Miller's Boy and the Kitten Trailer (1971)
18 June 1971
There once was a poor miller who had no children but only three apprentices to work for him. The two older boys were lazy, mean and stupid, but youngest was hard-working, friendly, and cheerful.
The Little Dots Trailer (1964)
02 January 1964
Simple artistic structures, including dots and moving lines, create a story.
A Young Man Named Engels – A Portrait in Letters Trailer (1970)
06 November 1970
With the young Friedrich Engel’s letters and drawings from the years between 1838 and 1842, a unique cinematic portrait is created.
Das Waldhaus Trailer (1968)
18 October 1968
A poor woodcutter lived in the forest with his daughters Katrin and Else. Else was quarrelsome and lazy, Katrin was hard-working and good to people and animals.
Lautaro Trailer (1978)
08 September 1978
The Mapuche tribe asks their Gods for help in difficult situations, including illness and drought. When the Spanish conquerers on their horses invade their country, the indigenous people think that they are aliens.
There Are No Blue Mice Trailer (1959)
25 June 1959
A family of mice meet a little blue mouse on their Sunday walk. The little mouse politely asks them to give him some of their cake.
Vom Fröschlein und seinem Reifen Trailer (1964)
02 January 1964
A little frog jumps out of the pond and wants to see the world. He is excited about new discoveries, not yet knowing about the danger of the stork.
Fine Toys – Made in USA Trailer (1969)
10 October 1969
This short puppet-animated film criticizes American toy companies for their militaristic toys and marketing which fosters politically aggressive attitudes.
Das gestörte Fest Trailer (1978)
03 November 1978
The devil is bored in hell and organizes an unbearable concert that even disturbs his grandmother. She sends him to earth to fetch Gretel to relieve his boredom.
The Little Witch Trailer (1983)
04 February 1983
The little witch is not interested in the basics of magic. She does not want to study at all! But everything changes when she meets the handsome Prince and falls in love with him.
Rübezahl und der Schuster Trailer (1976)
09 July 1976
Animated fairy tale about the mountain ghost Rübezahl and his dealing with a thieving shoemaker.
Leben am Fließ - W Błotach Trailer (1990)
13 April 1990
Four generations of one familiy live in the heart of the Spreewald, close to the coalmines and power stations.
Chile Lives Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
Artists in exile make visible the solidarity with Chile in the wake of 11 September 1973: a celebration of colours and shapes in opposition to the dictatorship.
Gegner nach Maß Trailer (1964)
31 March 1964
The scissors cut out a little man with huge boxing gloves from black paper. The boy comes to life and is immediately convinced of his punching power.
Kafka's Dream Trailer (1990)
01 February 1990
Kafka watches a waitress nibbling from a little pot that she has to serve to somebody. Kafka is outraged and complains about it.
Lebensbedürfnis oder: Arbeit macht Spaß Trailer (1990)
11 May 1990
A man energetically crushes stones into gravel with a hammer, while in another part of the workshop, a woman forms gravel into stone blocks with equal enthusiasm.
Guten Tag, Herr H. Trailer (1966)
25 March 1966
What would happen if Hitler came back to West Germany after passing the statute of limitations for Nazi crimes on January 1, 1965? Based on West German laws, he would not only be able to reclaim his private property, but also a restitution.
Die sieben Raben Trailer (1970)
03 July 1970
A farmer and his wife had a girl in addition to their seven sons. An evil old woman turned the boys into ravens because she had not been invited to the christening.
Die große Reise des kleinen Elefanten Trailer (1970)
15 May 1970
A little elephant playing soccer with a coconut in the desert is told that his nut has rolled to the ends of the earth.
Die Schmerzen der Lausitz Trailer (1990)
01 December 1990
A film essay documenting the devastation of the Lausitz region. The Sorb writer Jurij Koch describes the destruction wreaked as a component in an act of ethnocide: "The end of a language; even if the step is appantantly an economic necessity in terms of furhtering the region, it signifies impoverishment, the excavation of an ethnic habitat - a restriction of human richness.
The Emperor’s New Clothes Trailer (1957)
19 April 1957
A vain emperor is constantly preoccupied with his appearance. Three swindlers promise to make him extraordinary clothes that can only be seen by people who are honest and clever.
Die Flucht zu den Pinguinen Trailer (1985)
20 October 1985
The village is still in full bloom, but the sun is already low in the sky. Chubby-cheeked Mr. Winter is creeping up on the village.
Das hässliche junge Entlein Trailer (1982)
13 July 1982
Animated short film based on Andersen's tale.
The Trace Leads to the Silver Lake Trailer (1990)
19 January 1990
Cowboys Hobble Frank and Tante Droll are instructed to deliver the legacy of chief Weiser Bär, a map to the legendary Treasure of the Silver Lake, to his hiers Großer Bär and Kleiner Bär.
Heimlichkeiten Trailer (1979)
09 February 1979
It's Gretel's birthday. Not only Kasper, but all his friends prepare surprises. The devil causes confusion as he tries to steal Kasper's book of inventions.
Die Geschichte vom Kalif Storch Trailer (1984)
21 September 1984
Caliph Harun al-Rashid was turned into a stork by a power-greedy rival. Only with the help of his wise vizier and a beautiful princess is he able to escape the spell.
Die große Fahrt Trailer (1969)
12 September 1969
This year, the annual bike race will pass the highrise where little Max and Tüte live. It is a very hot day and the two boys try to come up with an idea to refresh the bikers.
Belly and Soul Trailer (1988)
01 January 1988
An elegant crowd attends a meeting but, while they listen to the speech, all they really care about is the buffet.
100 Jahre Kino Trailer (1989)
01 January 1989
A film poster advertises 100 years of cinema in 1995. When cracks open in the wall, typical characteristics of Charlie Chaplin spring out and combine themselves to make a portrait of the famous film artist.
Heinrich, the Deer Trailer (1965)
15 July 1965
By ship and train Heinrich, the Deer gets to the local zoo where he's greeted bey a group of children.
Island Joke Trailer (1990)
01 January 1990
Three men shipwrecked on a desolate island are granted a helpful gift by a mermaid, only to misuse it entirely.
Raubritters Landfahrt Trailer (1960)
01 June 1960
Uli has found an old book in the attic of the Kulturhaus that tells of the exploitation of the peasants by the feudal lords.
Quick Animation Trailer (1989)
02 January 1989
Scenes of a big city follow one another and turn into alienated settings using grafitti painting and rap music.
The Truth About the Frog Prince Trailer (1986)
07 November 1986
Is he the dream prince? As each frog climbs out of the fountain, the princess hopes it will be the one, the love of her life.
The Full Circle Trailer (1989)
01 January 1989
The factories pollute the air so much that every living creature in town must wear a gas mask if they want to survive.
April, April Trailer (1967)
01 September 1967
Little Max and his friend Tüte want to make the pharmacist into an April fool by asking him for a bottle of mosquito fat.
Die große Reise der alten Schildkröte Trailer (1989)
18 February 1989
Somewhere in an unknown land of turtles, an old turtle wants to see the world. After hearing a cancan record she wants to dance and decides to take a ship to Europe - to Paris.
Old Masters Trailer (1990)
02 March 1990
From Ingres’ “Reclining Venus” to Gaugin’s Tahitian women – a museum guard presents famous female figures in art who, as if in a Las Vegas revue, step out of their frames and take on exciting new life.
Drum Beat Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
A group of drummers from various backgrounds gather together for a special performance.
Tolpatsch Trailer (1990)
18 May 1990
Tolpatsch is a good-natured boy who always tells the truth and has immense powers. He fishes a sword out of the lake and sets off on an adventure.
Das Tintenteufelchen Trailer (1957)
29 November 1957
A girl is sitting in the garden doing schoolwork and is distracted by butterflies flying around. She throws away her pen and runs after the butterflies.
Dornröschen war ein schönes Kind Trailer (1988)
05 August 1988
Puppets play the story based on the famous children's song.
The Fisherman and His Wife Trailer (1976)
09 July 1976
A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return.
Proxima Centauri Adventures Trailer (1963)
08 February 1963
The leader of a group of young technicians tells us the story of the "Proxima Centauri Company", which may one day become reality.
Unrest Trailer (1984)
01 January 1984
During a routine visit to an acquaintance, an old, single Sorbian woman reflects on her life.
Sirens Trailer (1984)
26 July 1984
The song of the sirens, sitting on the rocks, attracts to her kingdom sailors from beyond: Greeks, Vikings, Pirates .
Kontraste Trailer (1982)
01 January 1982
A raindrop falls from a leaf and seeps into the earth. Within, it is permeated by beauty, cruelty, happiness and sadness.
Copyright by Luther Trailer (1983)
07 October 1983
A short animation film on Martin Luther and the origins of the Reformation, one told with wry humor and paper cut-outs.
Sunday Trailer (1990)
01 January 1990
The entire globe is barren; there is no green left. A long line of people edges slowly forward. Under the strictest security, the people manage finally to get into the museum, where they can see… a tree!
The Farmer's Clever Daughter Trailer (1984)
09 March 1984
Puppet animated film based on a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm.
Dwarf Nose Trailer (1986)
20 June 1986
For his mockery a witch transforms the pert boy Jacob into an ugly dwarf, but teaches him at the same time how to cook.
Die betrunkene Sonne Trailer (1968)
23 February 1968
The sun is drunk! She has emptied every beer barrel! Instead of going down, she has forgotten about time and is messing up the whole city.
