Films: Docu-soap

Becoming My Own Boss

Unions and featherbedding often played a pivotal role in Germany’s economy – it was always safer to be employed than self-employed. But now for the first time financial incentives are available for unemployed Germans considering self employment – the German government is encouraging small business development and individual entrepreneurial self-determinism. Unemployed Germans are beginning to think twice about whether they might not want to become their own bosses. The filmmakers follow six men and women, couples and singles, who have decided that they want to take their fate into their own hands through the first year of self-employment. How will… 2005, BR, arte, 5 x 30 min

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Champions of Olympia

They are between 20 and 35 years old, come from all over Europe and are all sporting professionals. Together, they want to go on a trip back in time, to ancient Greece, to re-enact the Olympic Games. For two weeks they will live and train like athletes from the 4th century B.C. to then compete against one another in the stadium at Olympia, in what is not only an exciting sporting event but an fascinating archaeological experiment. 2004, Arte, 10 x 26 min

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Cowgirls

COWGIRLS follows five German women (between 22 and 61 years old) attending cowgirl-boot camp in Colorado/USA. Together they experience laughter and tears, heartfelt friendship and tragedy, fierce competition, extreme weather conditions and tough physical work. After only three weeks the women compete in a rodeo and manage to drive 1200 cattle for days across the mountains - a unique adventure in Marlboro Country! 2005, ZDF, arte, 5 x 30 min

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I love Deutschland!

What is typically German? Plants that grow to a uniform height in garden colonies? The erotic pull of brand new cars? In four episodes, American comedian John Doyle sets off to explore the astonishing world of German idiosyncrasies as only a foreigner can. As an outsider looking in, he lovingly picks the Germans and their habits apart. 'I love Deutschland!' is funny and light-hearted, never serious and heavy. 2006, WDR, 4 x 30 min

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The Real Kir Royal

Docusoap about Germany´s most prestigious catering service

1999, ARD / Arte, 6 x 30 min

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