Films

Capone

Scenes of an American Career

1992, WDR, 60 min

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Caves of the Ice Age

The Origin of Art

When a little girl discovered Altamira in 1879 most people believed that the marvellous paintings in the cave were a hoax. But when over the next decades in Spain and in the South of France other wall paintings were discovered – of similar style, but of very different age – it became clear that during the Stone Age our ancestors already had the need for, and the capability of artistic expression. We will recreate the fascinating discoveries of Altamira, Lascaux and Chauvet, film in the original caves with special permission, and explore the mysteries, which today still surround the paintings… 2008, ZDF, 45/52 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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Charged with murder: a friend on trial

A murder case and a trial purely resting on circumstantial evidence, presented from an unusual perspective: This documentary follows a group of young people – all well educated and established in their professional careers – who stick by an old school friend who is accused of having brutally murdered his aunt – for reason of avarice. Not one of his friends can believe he’s guilty. Frauke, his fiancé, Mate, the brother, his closest friends Jochen, Matthi and Michi. They have known the accused murderer for a long time, and very well – no one thinks that their friend is capable… 2009, BR, 90 min

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Christine Neubauer

Christine Neubauer - My Family´s Secret

The actress Christine Neubauer is puzzled by an old family photo. As her parents don't know much about their own forebears, Christine Neubauer takes it upon herself to go in search of some clues to the secrets of her family. Why did her grandmother give her own child away? What is the origin of the actress's dark skin that people so often comment upon? Are her ancestors from southern Europe? Italy perhaps? Step by step she reconstructs the life stories of her unknown predecessors. On her path, she discovers destinies characterised by highs and lows and meets women who bravely… 2008, BR, 45 min

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