THEME EXPLORATION

French-German relations

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Deutschland im Herbst
Deutschland im Herbst
1978 · Alexander Kluge
Pyramid of the Sun God
Pyramid of the Sun God
1965 · Robert Siodmak
Hearts of the World
Hearts of the World
1918 · D.W. Griffith
The French Minister
The French Minister
2013 · Bertrand Tavernier
Liberté, égalité, fraternité, et puis après...
Liberté, égalité, fraternité, et puis après...
1990 · Jean Rouch
Le Tunnel sous la manche, ou Le cauchemar franco-anglais
Le Tunnel sous la manche, ou Le cauchemar franco-anglais
1907 · Georges Méliès
The Bus: A French Football Mutiny
The Bus: A French Football Mutiny
2026 · Jérôme Fritel
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
1990 · Zhang Yimou
The Battle of Algiers
The Battle of Algiers
1966 · Gillo Pontecorvo
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
Giovanna d’Arco
Giovanna d’Arco
1989 · Werner Herzog
Jim Ritchie Sculptor
Jim Ritchie Sculptor
1971 · David Cronenberg
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
François Truffaut France

His films like 'The Last Metro' directly explore French-German tensions during WWII occupation and the complexities of survival and collaboration.

 Rainer Werner Fassbinder Germany

His provocative works examine German guilt, identity, and relationships with France, particularly in films that challenge post-war reconciliation narratives.