German Feature Films in the University of Arizona Library
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
[Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes], by Herzog. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — A band of Spanish conquistadors, led by Pizarro, go up the Amazon in search of gold. As the soldiers battle starvation, Indians, the forces of nature and each other, Don Lope de Aguirre (the self-styled Wrath of God") is consumed by visions of conquering all of South America and leads a revolt — PN1997 .A315 — DVD
Aimée & Jaguar
[Aimée und Jaguar], by Fäberböck. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — Its the Battle of Berlin, during World War 2, two women find each other. One is single, Aimée, the other, Jaguar, is unhappily married with 4 children. In war torn Germany it was not safe to be Jewish, it was just as unsafe to be a lesbian. When Jaguar's husband, who is a German soldier, finds out about the relationship of his wife to Aimée, nothing but trouble becomes the result. — PN1997.A23 A396 — DVD
The American Friend
By Wenders. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — Story about a Hamburg picture framer who is perfectly ordinary except that he is suffering from a rare and fatal blood disease. His peace and sanity are upset when an insistent Frenchman offers him money to assassinate a Mafia figure in Paris. — PN1995.G3 A43 — VIDEO
American Soldier
[Amerikanische Soldat, Der ], by Fassbinder. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — Fassbinder's homage to American gangster movies. Ricky, i professional killer, is hired by 3 Munich policemen upon his return to Germany from America. He visits family, meets up with friends, and drops by old haunts, all the while carrying out his kills without hesitation of emotion. Upon completion of all his assignments, Ricky finds himself in a shoo-out with the cops who hired him. — PN1997 .A3436 2002 — DVD
Anuschka
By Kautner. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — This video concerns the story of Anuschka, an impoverished orphan, who travels to turn-of-the-century Vienna to become a maid. When her employer accuses her of stealing, she must fight to clear her name.— PN1997 .A58 1990z — VHS
Apprehension
[Beunruhigung], by Warneke. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — After a routine physical exam, a divorced woman in her mid-30s learns that she may have breast cancer calling for major surgery. In the time between her physical examination and receiving the results of her biopsy, she reevaluates her whole life. The film carefully follows her heightened awareness of the nuances of the passing day. — PN1998 .A3 1999 — VHS
Articles of Advertising
[Objekte der Werbung], by Kluge. In German with subtitles. Feature Film — N6494.V53 K68 1988 — VHS
Asphalt
By May. Silent with English or German intertitles. Feature Film — PN1997 .A81 2005 — A well-dressed woman steals a precious stone from a jewellery shop. She tries to seduce the policeman who catches her, and he gradually succumbs to her charms — DVD
Axe of Wandsbek
[Beil von Wandsbek, Das], In German with subtitles. Feature Film — The main character is a butcher who serves as an executioner for the Nazis and also turns in four antifascists. After these atrocities become known — PT2653.W4 B45 — VHS