Thank you Germany: Part 008: Great cinema provides great entertainment

Entertainment is also very important in Germany. Above all, the country is also characterised by good cinema. Many great directors have written cinema history in Germany. From Rainer Werner Fassbinder to Wim Wenders, Margarete von Trotha, Helmut Dietl, Bully Herbig, Volker Schlöndorff and many others, every director has their own cinematic style.

Some of the German producers have made it all the way to Hollywood. But the most important new releases of each year are also honoured at film festivals in Berlin. The country is appreciated for the variety of artistic productions and funny entertainment films. There are few other countries that offer such a wide range of serious to funny cinema. There is a suitable choice for every film taste.

Many German films have been translated into countless other languages. The most important German cinema films are often shown in other countries and have won many awards. The variety of films on offer also has something to do with the hard work of the directors. German directors are obviously particularly productive. Hardly any other filmmaker has produced more films than Rainer Werner Fassbinder. But other directors also regularly bring new releases to the market. In contrast to some other countries, the films are not characterised by a standard template. There are very different ways of working among the directors and German cinema tells very different stories. Many of the films made in Germany have become classics worldwide.

With the productions of Volker Schlöndorff, Wim Wenders and others, new generations of filmmakers are being trained at film schools. The German directors offer craftsmanship at the highest level. They were supported by outstanding cameramen. It is not without reason that people like Michael Ballhaus were subsequently able to make a career in America. The special craftsmanship also has to do with the fact that German film is comprehensively supported by cultural funding and there is a strong specialisation on the film set. It was only through the targeted division of labour that cameramen were able to establish their high level of expertise. The quality of German cinema has thus set standards worldwide.

Although many serious dramas have been filmed, the directors have never lost their down-to-earth attitude. Each season always offers particularly funny films. Some comedians have conquered their own audience with entire film series. Michale "Bully" Herbig is one of these people. His films have found viewers all over the world. Even if not all humour satisfies the demands of every audience, German cinema has just the right programme for every taste. Germany has even made important contributions to the Dogma movement. Film art at the highest level is also offered in this country.

Germany has its own arthouse cinemas that specialise only in such films. Away from the mainstream, they offer you cinema art for that very special moment. This ensures a high level of satisfaction among cinema-goers. Cinema is also a feature of good quality of life, especially in large cities. The availability of online streaming services has not changed this. Germans still enjoy going to the cinema and being enchanted by special stories in special places.