Overworked and underpaid, the 30 year-old film set runner Jonathan tries to complete all the tasks that pelt down on him like a relentless rain shower. When he's suddenly taken by surprise by a real downpour, he finds shelter where he least expects it. After the rain, he at last finds the strength to face up to his life with renewed energy.

When the Rain Is Over

The Hamburg psychiatrist Dr. Johannes "Joe" Jessen can hardly believe his eyes when Vincent Ruiz suddenly stands in his garden in despair. He is the superintendent who, a few months ago, was determined to convict him of the murder of two young women. But Ruiz is in serious trouble. A few days ago he was shot and fished unconscious from the Elbe and was temporarily in a coma. Now the problem is: Ruiz has no memory of the night in question, and the uncertainty drives him crazy.

Neben der Spur - Amnesie

WWII is over, the director’s family goes separate ways: Her great aunt moves to Israel and joins the Kibbuz movement. Her grandmother returns to East Germany to help build a Socialist society. Only after the German reunification young Esther finds out about her Jewish relatives and spends carefree days in Israel. The Golan Swimmingpool lovingly explores the Jewish identity of a family living in two political systems. The film investigates their ideals and worlds and questions how much of it is left in today’s generation.

The Golan Swimmingpool

The highly talented composer Johannes Brahms was a close friend of Clara and Robert Schumann. International music critics put his work on a par with Beethoven's. The docudrama combines dramatic re-enactments with documentary sequences, painting a vivid picture of Brahms's musical pursuits and private life.

Johannes Brahms: The Solitary Genius

Emma, an opera singer on the rise, loses her voice on stage. To get it back, she has to confront the shadows that haunt her.