One of the odder entries in the East German film catalog is this film about international motor racing: A fictionalized account of one of Germany’s best and…… Read more “Rivals Behind the Wheel”
Author: Jim Morton
I am a writer and film historian. I have written extensively on unique film genres. My work has appeared in several books and magazines. I currently reside in San Francisco.
Heroin
An East German customs official goes undercover to investigate an international drug trafficking ring operating between Berlin and Budapest. The late sixties saw the trend in international…… Read more “Heroin”
Joachim Hellwig and defa futurum
Even if you are a fan of East German films and have seen nearly everything in the DEFA catalog, you may not be familiar with the name…… Read more “Joachim Hellwig and defa futurum“
Murder on Monday
East Germany dips into the Krimi film genre with a movie about the seedy underbelly of Frankfurt. Germany has given the world plenty of great films and…… Read more “Murder on Monday”
1-2-3 Corona
There’s a tinge of irony in the fact that one of the movies that gave people in Germany a little joy amidst the rubble of World War…… Read more “1-2-3 Corona”
What Should I Watch?
A guide to what to watch while your stuck at home during the pandemic. Here are a few you East German films with English subtitles that are…… Read more “What Should I Watch?”
Do You Know Urban?
In Do You Know Urban? (Kennen Sie Urban?) a man’s search for a man named “Urban” takes his life in an entirely new direction. While recuperating in…… Read more “Do You Know Urban?”
Pension Boulanka
A murder has been committed at the Pension Boulanka, but there are too many suspects. Here’s a classic example of a German Krimi, East German-style. A few…… Read more “Pension Boulanka”
What Would Happen If…?
When a car full of strangers arrives in Willshagen, the rumors start to fly. The action in What Would Happen If…? (Was wäre, wenn…?) takes place in…… Read more “What Would Happen If…?”
Seitensprung
While I normally use the English language title for my heading, I’ve decided to go with the German title on this one. There are a number of…… Read more “Seitensprung”
