Summary– Are you looking for something to binge-watch next? These five German movies are full of the raw emotion and intensity that make German cinema so memorable. They take you through war, love, and mystery.
If any industry that produces quality films in Europe, the King lies in tough competition between French, Spanish, and German movies for sure. German cinema has always been known for their deep, perspective-based content. Here is the ultimate list of five original German Movies. Subtle disclaimer, watch only in the German language, worth it.
5. Isi & Ossi
IMdb Ratings: 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Coming from different backgrounds, Isi is a billionaire’s heir, & Ossi is a struggling boxer, raised by his single mom. They form a namesake relationship, trying to fulfill personal dreams. She wants to convince her parents to become a chef, and he needs money. But when stars strike their sparks, the glitter of love and affection. Will they soon turn from reel to real couple, or will they pretend to hide feelings? forms the rest of the film. This rom-com builds the story slowly throughout the scenes without losing the curiosity.
4. Blood & Gold
IMDb Ratings: 6.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
The film is set in the last days of World War II, where two protagonists must fight off a brutal SS troop on the hunt for hidden Jewish treasure. The two main characters are Heinrich and Elsa. This one among the other German movies combined the themes of emotional pain and the war. There are only a few movies where the horror of war is portrayed in a way that the audience can feel it and this film happens to be the one in that list. The chaos and the stories of families who are affected gives you the chills. Also, taking you decades back where you start feeling like the incident took place just yesterday.
3. The White Ribbon
IMDb Ratings: 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Shot in complete black and white to keep the mystery of the story going. The story unfolds as there seem to be a lot of crimes taking place in the village. The school teacher grows suspicious towards the people as he wants to get to the bottom of all the causes. There is also a power play where the pastor and Doctors, mostly people who are in the powers, seem to have a connection with all the crimes. Due to all the power plays only the school masters decide to investigate.
2. All Quiet on the Western Front
IMdb Ratings: 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
The film dives into the background of the characters showing how the ugly nature of war affects all the people even slightly involved in it. The film’s raw nature and excellent character development amidst war make it a masterstroke. There is something catchy about war themed movies and the way it resonates with the audience. The German Film Industry is already popular for their intense storylines and then movies as this one makes the claims come true. The raw portrayal of war and how it impacts other lives too who are not even involved is what this film is all about. For the fans of war movies this one is something which you cannot miss even if you want to.
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1. The Lives of Others
IMDb Ratings: 8.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
German movies are vastly known for its twisted plots and in The Lives of Others you will see for yourself. The psychological control its plot sets makes the viewers uncomfortable as the film progresses. The constant surveillance completely changes the characters viewpoint. The main storyline is unfolded by a Stasi agent who becomes sympathetic towards the artist whom he was assigned to surveil. The constant monitoring brings an atmosphere of fear and paranoia. The agent then sets his career to risk just to protect the couple from the oppressive state. The choices of the agent shows how a person can go beyond the rules to make others believe that humanity still exists.
Conclusion
All the German movies provided on the list are a mix of various popular and noteworthy German films to binge now. You will find genres like warzone, thriller, romance and vengeance. The German film industry has never disappointed their wide range of audience with their stories. Be it romantic comedies or action, each of the genres are explored from the point of excellence. So, pick your movie out of this list and start binging, maybe your next favorite movie is just somewhere here on the list. So, what’s your first pick to watch?
Written by Kenbi Riba