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Few actors embody a raw, grounded authenticity like Charly Hübner. Whether he’s a world-weary police inspector, a recovering addict driving a techno bus, or an acclaimed director, Hübner brings a captivating intensity to the screen. His deep roots in East Germany and his diverse career make him the perfect guide for learning German through film. […]

As a teenager, Verena Altenberger had her heart set on acting. Despite a few setbacks, the Austrian actress has worked tirelessly to pursue her dreams. Today, she is not only an accomplished, award-winning actress but also the co-president of the Austrian Film Academy. This month, learn German and get your ears accustomed to the nuances

For some reason, the German language has a reputation for not being very funny. Anyone who says that has clearly never met Bastian Pastewka. Since the 1990s, actor and comedian Bastian Pastewka has been a standard of German comedy on television. He has set the bar for comedy, including ten seasons on his namesake show

Angela Winkler’s acting career has remained remarkably consistent since its start in the late 1960s, and it has been nothing short of stunning, with memorable roles in both German and international cinema. While she appeared in the 2018 remake of famed Italian horror director Dario Argento’s Suspiria and the popular German streaming series Dark, it

Axel Stein is the kind of entertainer who isn’t afraid to have a bit of fun. He’s appeared on Michael “Bully” Herbig‘s no-laughing streaming comedy series LOL: Last One Laughing and gone on the run for Celebrity Hunted. But he’s also a hard worker who has been in the entertainment industry since before he was

One of the wonderful things about learning another language—like German—is that it opens the door to a new culture full of diverse ideas, people, and perspectives. Actress Vicky Krieps embodies this ideal. Fluent in several languages, she has not limited her film performances to just one. This month, dive deeper into the world of Vicky

Whether you watch English-language or German-language films, veteran actor Jürgen Prochnow likely looks familiar. He’s portrayed a dictator in 1997’s Air Force One, the bad guy in 1987’s Beverly Hills Cop II, and a duke in 1984’s Dune. Prochnow is also an accomplished and respected actor in his home country, having starred in important and

If this month’s featured German actor looks familiar, you may not be mistaken. When hipster art-house director Wes Anderson made The Grand Budapest Hotel, it made sense for him to cast European actors in a very European-flavored film. Among them was Florian Lukas, who portrayed Pinky, one of the prisoners befriended by Monsieur Gustave (played

The German actor August Diehl may already be recognizable from his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds or alongside Angelina Jolie in Salt or Allied. However, this Berlin-born actor has an accomplished career German-language films. Enhance your German language skills with this month’s film recommendations featuring the versatile and talented August Diehl!

Despite his young age, Franz Dinda has built an impressive career in the performing arts. As a teenager, he made his television debut in advertisements and later became a regular cast member on a youth-oriented series. Since those early days, Dinda has showcased his versatility, excelling in both dramatic and comedic roles across film and

German actress Christiane Paul’s journey to the dramatic arts is anything but typical. The award-winning actress almost took an entirely different path as a practicing medical doctor. Ultimately, Paul’s call to the performing arts proved too strong. This month, take the opportunity to learn German with films and discover more about Christiane Paul!

Since 2013, Sebastian Bezzel has been the star of the Heimatkrimi film adaptations of Rita Falk’s popular book series. In those films he is known as the rock’n’roll-loving and somewhat aloof Bavarian policeman Franz Eberhofer. And while Bezzel has starred in nine Eberhofer films, he is an accomplished actor with formal training and experience as