Die Verfilmung des gleichnamigen autobiografischen Bestseller-Romans von Joachim Meyerhoff startet am 29. Januar 2026 in den Kinos. Laura Tonke ist

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The new season of “Die Bergretter” starts on October 24 in the ZDF media library. From Thursday, October 30, the new episodes will then be shown weekly at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF. Stefanie von Poser is back again.

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Since the beginning of October, a new episode has been airing every Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. on ZDF. Dieter Fischer returns as “Kommissar Stadler.” Mira Huber, Heinz-Josef Braun, and Winfried Frey have taken on guest roles. Casting: Gwendolyn Clayton.

Same Procedure As Every Year
The new six-part Prime Video series, premiering on December 22, 2025, reveals the untold story behind the legendary New Year's Eve sketch “Dinner For One.” Jacob Matschenz stars in one of the leading roles as “Sir Toby,” alongside Tom Beck, who plays “Pablo Picasso.” Production: UFA Fiction, Casting: Die Besetzer.

The new movie premiered in Munich on October 19. “Pumuckl and the Big Misunderstanding” starring Mira Huber will be in theaters starting October 30.

Letzte Erne
In the Altes Land region, Romanian farmhand Victor was decapitated. Local police officer Olaf Gerke assumes it was a fatal accident involving agricultural machinery. But Charlotte Lindholm is not convinced. Why is the head missing? The episode of “Tatort” starring Ole Fischer will be broadcast on October 26, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. on Das Erste and will subsequently be available in the ARD media library.

Using clever tricks, virologist Kim and her half-sisters Lesley and Olivia rob a bank's safe deposit box room. Kim wants to expose her ex-colleague Christian Heisinger as a fraud who stole her research on an HIV vaccine and passed it off as his own. But the heist fails. The comedy starring Jacob Matschenz will be available in the ARD media library from November 29, 2025, and will be broadcast on ARD on December 8, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.

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Stefanie von Poser is in front of the camera for a new episode of Tatort Stuttgart. Casting: Anna Dávila, Director: Dietrich Brüggemann.

Filming has begun on the eight-part high-end historical series. The international co-production retells the life and death of Bavaria's fairy-tale king in a new way – as a dark crime drama between myth and modernity. Roland Schreglmann takes on the role of Müller, the king's caretaker. Produced by W&B Television in co-production with ARD Degeto Film, BR, ServusTV, and SRF. Casting: Gwendolyn Clayton.

The six-part instant fiction series premiered at the Cologne Film Festival on October 11. Chryssanthi Kavazi and Tom Beck play the leading roles. The series will be available on ZDF from November 7 and can be seen on ZDFneo on November 23 at 8:15 p.m. Director: Welf Reinhart, Production: Veam Studios and Drive Beta Casting: Michael Ludwig

We are now representing Fridolin Sandmeyer as a screenwriter. Welcome, dear Fridolin!

Corinna Binzer – up close and personal with the moving stories of people who live hidden away in their hometown. Stories that touch, inspire, and are far too valuable to remain undiscovered. They belong in front of the camera – and told. The episodes are available in the media library at MünchenTV.

When Resi and her clique are involved in a fatal accident on their way to the Alps, they find themselves in a Bavarian afterlife authority that will decide their fate. The film will be released in theaters on October 9. Starring: Johanna Bittenbinder, Sina Wilke, and Heinz-Josef Braun.

Nur ein Wunder
The new season starts on October 2 at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF and will be available for streaming from September 25. Jacob Matschenz has taken on the role of Nur ein Wunder. Casting: Marc Schötteldreier.

Four close friends in their 40s do their best to assert themselves in a world of redefined masculinity. But that usually only makes things worse. The series, starring Tom Beck in the lead role, is now available on Netflix. Directed by Jan Martin Scharf and Tobi Baumann, casting by Die Besetzer, produced by Geißendörfer Pictures GmbH.

Filmfest Hamburg
Fatih Akin's new film, starring Laura Tonke and Lars Jessen, is set on the island during the final days of the war and is based on the childhood memories of actor and author Hark Bohm. After a highly acclaimed world premiere in Cannes, the drama celebrated its German premiere at the Hamburg Film Festival.

Filmfest Hamburg
A sibling relationship threatens to break down due to the brother's pedophilia. The film, starring Vanessa Eckart and Felix Hellmann, directed by Veronika Hafner, premiered at the Hamburg Film Festival.

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Since mid-September, filming has been underway in the Alpine foothills for two new exciting episodes of the crime series “Alpentod,” a co-production of ServusTV and RTL. Felix Herzogenrath is directing.

The six-part comedy series, starring Chryssanthi Kavazi and Tom Beck, will be available on ZDF from November 7 and can be seen on ZDFneo on Sunday, November 23, at 8:15 p.m. The series deals with the opportunities and challenges of modern marriage—including companion AIs.

In ‘Amrum’, Fatih Akin adapts the childhood memories of future director and screenwriter Hark Bohm, who lived through the end of the Second World War on the North Frisian island. Laura Tonke plays the mother of the main character, and Lars Jessen has also taken on a role. The film was produced by bombero international and Warner Bros Film Productions Germany. The film will be released in German cinemas on 9 October.