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Das Kalte Herz (2016 Film)
''Heart of Stone'' () is an East German fantasy film directed by Paul Verhoeven. The first East German film made in Agfacolor, it was released in 1950. The film is based on the fairy tale of the same name originally published by Wilhelm Hauff in 1826. Plot Peter, a woodsman and his mother live in the Black Forest where he makes a living selling charcoal. Stung by the ridicule of the wealthier inhabitants of the village and desiring to marry the beautiful Lisbeth, he sees his only chance for prosperity in appealing to a good forest spirit, the small Glasmännlein, who grants him two wishes at first, then a third wish later. Peter wishes for wealth that he purchases a glassworks but due to his inexperience the glassworks fails and he gambles his money away. Unable to marry Lisbeth due to his being pursued by creditors, Peter locates a dark forest spirit, Holländer-Michel, to make more wishes for wealth. Holländer-Michel agrees to grant him wealth, but only in exchange for hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Verhoeven (Germany)
Paul Joseph Verhoeven (23 June 1901 – 22 March 1975) was a German actor, as well as film and theatre director. Early life Verhoeven was born in the town of Unna. He had 13 siblings. The family lived in modest circumstances. Career He directed and acted in over 50 films. He wrote over 20 film scripts, the first of which was ''Das kleine Hofkonzert'' in 1935, an operetta with music by Edmund Nick based on a comedy by Verhoeven and Toni Impekoven. From 1945 to 1948 he was artistic director at the Residenz Theatre/Staatsschauspiel in Munich. Personal life and death Verhoeven was married to the actress Doris Kiesow, with whom he had three children: Lis Verhoeven, who became an actress and was the first wife of Mario Adorf; Michael Verhoeven, who became a film director and married Senta Berger; and Monika Verhoeven. From his relationship with the actress Edith Schultze-Westrum, he had a son, Thomas Schultze-Westrum, who became a zoologist and maker of animal documentaries. Pau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Engel
Alexander Engel, birth name: Kurt Engel (4 June 1902 – 25 July 1968) was a German film actor. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1932 and 1968. He was born in Berlin, Germany and died in Saarbrücken, West Germany. He chose the stage name "Alexander", to prevent confusion with the popular musician Kurt Engel. Selected filmography * ''Playing with Fire (1921 German film), Playing with Fire'' (1921) * ''The Love Express'' (1931) * ''Venetian Nights'' (1931) * ''Hasenklein kann nichts dafür'' (1932) - Fritz - Bürodiener * ''A Prince's Young Love'' (1933) - Kandidat Schmitt * ''Music in the Blood (1934 film), Music in the Blood'' (1934) - Klinkermann, erster Geiger * ''Princess Turandot (film), Princess Turandot'' (1934) * ''One Too Many on Board'' (1935) - Ingenieur Sparkuhl * ''Savoy Hotel 217'' (1936) - Fedor Fedorovich Daschenko * ''Schlußakkord'' (1936) - Mr. Smith * ''Under Blazing Heavens'' (1936) - Theater director * ''White Slaves (film), White Slaves'' (193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Based On German Short Stories
A film, also known as a movie or motion picture, is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations. Etymology and alternative terms The name "film" originally referred to the thin layer of photochemical emulsion on the celluloid strip that used to be the actual medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist for an individual motion-picture, including "picture", "picture show", "moving picture", "photoplay", and "flick". The most common term in the United States is "movie", while in Europe, "film" is preferred. Archaic terms include "animated pictures" and "animated photography". "Flick" is, in general a slang term, first recorded in 1926. It originates in the verb flicker, owing to the flickering appearance of early films. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
