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1. Ludwig II (2012)

130 min | Biography, Drama, History

A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at age 18 to his passionate support of... See full summary »

Directors: Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr | Stars: Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper, Hannah Herzsprung, Edgar Selge

Votes: 878

2. Ludwig - Requiem for a Virgin King (1972)

140 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of the legendary King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886), his opera interest and friendship with theatre personalities such as Richard Wagner and Joseph Kainz, and at the same time a reflection of the German 1800s.

Director: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg | Stars: Harry Baer, Ingrid Caven, Hanna Köhler, Ursula Strätz

Votes: 336

3. From Us to Me (2016)

83 min | Documentary

For 45 years East Germany was ruled by a strict and secretive communist government, on the geographical edge but political heart of the Soviet bloc. In 1987, a British film crew gained ... See full summary »

Director: Ellin Hare | Stars: Karl-Heinz Ruschau, Erna Ruschau, Britta Kitzerow-Klakow, Anna Kitzerow-Klakow

Votes: 19

4. Blitz on Berlin (2014 Video)

56 min | Documentary, History, War

A detailed account of the allied bombing raids on the city of Berlin in World War Two.

Director: Stanley Joseph | Stars: Barbara Von Rimscha, Anne-Marie Von Mutius, Adolf Hitler, Kaiser Wilhelm II

Votes: 6

5. Brandenburg

Drama | Announced

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Stars: Kathi Binkley, Forrest Briggs

6. Which Side Are You On? Ska Und Berlin (1995 TV Movie)

58 min | Documentary

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Director: Alexander van Dülmen

7. OverSimplified (2016– )
Episode: The Cold War: Part 2 (2019)

TV-14 | 17 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Oversimplified explains The Cold War, in two parts.

Director: Stuart Webster | Star: Stuart Webster

Votes: 35

8. The Romantics and Us (2020)
Episode: Tribes (2020)

60 min | Documentary, History

Simon examines the Romantics' contribution to the idea of 'national belonging' and the distinctly mixed consequences, from the facilitation of authentic cultural development, to the manipulation of their work by nationalist movements.

Director: Hugo Macgregor | Stars: Simon Schama, Eddi Reader, Cameron Nixon, Mariele Neudecker

Votes: 20

9. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: German States Vote for Unity - Battle of Nuits-St. Georges 1870 (2021)

14 min | Documentary, Short, History

While the German delegations arrive in Versailles to set in motion the unification of the German states into a German Reich, the people in nearby Paris are starving and their army is still fighting in the countryside.

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

10. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: French Breakout Attempt During the Siege of Paris 1870 - Battle of Villiers-Champigny (2021)

13 min | Documentary, Short, History

he Siege of Paris has been going on for months in November 1870 and the population is starving. The French Army has previously tried and failed to break out but this week they are starting ... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

11. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: The Battles of Amiens and Beaune-La-Rolande 1870 - Bismarck Wants His Kaiser (2021)

13 min | Documentary, Short, History

After a brief break in the fighting, the Franco-Prussian War continues in late November with the Battles of Amiens and Beaune-La-Rolande. Both sides are exhausted and the casualties are ... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

12. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: Bismarck Gets Closer to German Unification - A New Spanish King (2021)

14 min | Documentary, Short, History

While the Franco-Prussian War is continuing its messy guerrilla phase, the German leaders are negotiating towards a united Germany. Hesse and Baden join the promptly renamed German ... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

13. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: The French 'All-Out War' Against the German Army at Paris (2021)

12 min | Documentary, Short, History

The German armies are on their way to encircle the French capital Paris after their victory in Sedan. The new French government is raising new troops all across the country and in Paris ... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander

14. Real Time History (2021– )
Episode: The German Wars of Unification - Bismarck's Rise (2021)

13 min | Documentary, Short, History

After the failed revolution of 1848, the German states within the German confederation were still moving towards unification. This movement would come from the citizens this time though but... See full summary »

Director: Toni Steller | Star: Jesse Alexander