Based on an idea by Etienne Heimann, the new ZDF crime series is currently being produced in Hamburg. Etienne Heimann has written six screenplays for Season 1. The team led by criminal biologist and entomologist Prof. Dr. Tim Kohlbeck solves criminal cases through the precise art of forensics. He is assisted by Chief Detective Katrin Schuhmann. Production: Fiction Magnet GmbH in collaboration with ndF Hamburg.

A young lawyer with Tourette's syndrome who moves from Düsseldorf to the Alps. Keshet Fiction Production is producing the new ZDF series. Sebastian Stern is directing. Vanessa Eckart and Tommy Schwimmer are among the cast.

The new comedy series will be available on the ZDF Mediathek starting September 4 and will air weekly on ZDFneo starting September 29 at 9:45 p.m. The thrilling world of intelligence meets a stuffy German government agency: Five young people—each with great strengths and equally great quirks—who are determined to become agents but are thwarted by rules, reality, and, above all, themselves. Written by Hannah Schopf and Christof Pilsl; directed by Nadine Keil and Christof Pilsl.

Starting September 7, the complete series starring Xenia Tiling—including the new films “Lost Souls” and “Once You Lie”—will be available as a box set in the ARD Media Library.

The six-part psychological thriller miniseries starring Miriam Ohlmeyer premieres on Netflix on October 13. “Die Falle” is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Melanie Raabe. Production: Constantin Film; Casting: Sabine Schwedhelm.

Béla Kampschulte is currently filming the six-part Netflix series. Berlin, 1899: When the rebellious Dolly Pinkus narrowly escapes a serial killer and the authorities stand idly by, she takes the investigation into her own hands. Production: BetaBerlin Productions GmbH in cooperation with Candy Shop GmbH. Casting: Daniela Tolkien.

You have until the end of October 2026 to vote for your favorite. In the “Best National Film (Theater)” category, the nominees include “Steckerlfischfiasko,” starring Stephan Zinner and Max Schmidt, and “Spaziergang nach Syrakus” by Lars Jessen.

You have until the end of October 2026 to vote for your favorite. In the “Best National Film (Theater)” category, one of the nominees is “Kalter Hund,” starring Christiane Bärwald, Johanna Bittenbinder, and Kathrin Anna Stahl.

You have until the end of October 2026 to vote for your favorite. In the “Best Film (TV & Streaming) – National” category, the nominees include “Nix ist fix” starring Felix Hellmann and “Mein bester Freund, seine Freundin und ich” starring Mira Huber and Yung Ngo.

You have until the end of October 2026 to vote for your favorites. In the “Best National Series” category, Christof Pilsl's “Spy On” is among the nominees. In the “Best National Film (Theatrical)” category, you can vote for “Der Heimatlose,” starring Andreas Nickl

Lars Jessen’s new film opens in theaters on August 20. A trip to Syracuse and back—that’s what Paul Gompitz dreams of. He wants to travel to Sicily to follow in the footsteps of the poet Johann Gottfried Seume. There’s just one problem: It’s 1982, and Paul lives in the GDR

The film will be available on the ZDF Mediathek starting August 21 and will air on ZDF on September 13 at 8:15 p.m. It was directed by Sebastian Stern. After yet another failed relationship, Viola Berger decides to put an end to her love life once and for all. But the universe has other plans.

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Celina Rehr has been nominated for this year’s First Steps Award in the “Screenplay” category for *Blaue Stunde*. The jury writes: A camping vacation becomes the setting for a childhood that ends far too soon. *BLAUE STUNDE* strikes an impressive balance between summery lightness and creeping overwhelm. Without resorting to major dramatic climaxes, the screenplay builds steadily growing tension and portrays characters whose relationships are as believable as they are multifaceted. Particularly impressive is how consistently the child’s emotional perspective is maintained right up to the surprising and touching conclusion. An atmospherically rich screenplay with great narrative clarity and a keen sense for the nuances of family relationships. The awards ceremony will take place on October 5, 2026, in Berlin.

After fourteen years, Hein returns to his hometown on a remote island, only to discover that the close-knit community no longer recognizes him. They suspect him of being an impostor and demand a trial to determine his true identity. The film premiered at the 2026 Berlinale and will be in theaters starting August 27. Andreas Nickl plays the role of FIETE.

The new Eberhofer crime thriller hits theaters on August 13, 2026. Stephan Zinner and Max Schmidt will, of course, be back as “Simmerl” and “Wolfi.”

Komödie im Bayerischen Hof
Bad Wolfgau is a popular spa town. In addition to its soothing natural surroundings—such as fresh air, clean water, beautiful scenery, and wealthy guests—it has yet another advantage: the town maintains its own spa orchestra. For the past seven years, Maestro Sergio Sansalone has served as the town’s general music director, though his real name is Siegfried Brandstetter. He has adopted the identity of this Italian grandee; the image of the Italian musical genius helps him project authority, weave intrigues, and mediate romantic disasters. In early 2027, Dieter Fischer will take the stage in the comedy at the Bayerischer Hof. Tickets are now on sale.

The new “Tatort Stuttgart” episode, “Stäffele,” will premiere at the German Film Festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. Stefanie von Poser stars as “Monika Kienle.”

A self-assured “Very Best Ager” reunites with his old flame, a progressive professor. The romantic comedy “An Almost Perfect Proposal,” starring Johanna Bittenbinder, among others, is screening at the festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The film is also nominated for the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award.

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The film by Katharina Rabl and Karla Cristóbal, who co-wrote the screenplay, will be screened in the Discovery section at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

“Der Heimatlose,” starring Andreas Nickl, will be screened at the 22nd German Film Festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein and is thus also nominated for the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award. The film had previously premiered at this year's Berlinale.

Alexander Dierbach is already celebrated the premiere of "Der unsichtbare Zeuge" at this year's Munich Film Festival. Now the film can also be seen at the 22nd Ludwigshafen German Film Festival. It is also in the running for the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award.

Following its premiere at the 43rd Munich Film Festival, Lars Jessen will present his film, “Spaziergang nach Syrakus,” at the German Film Festival in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. In addition to the 2026 Rheingold Audience Award, the film has also been nominated for the Film Art Award.

The film opens in German theaters on September 24, 2026. Yung Ngo plays the role of “Mr. Nguyen.” Twelve-year-old Emil Tischbein travels alone from his hometown of Neustadt to Berlin to visit his grandmother and cousin Pony Hütchen. But during the train ride, a shady man named Grundeis steals all his money. Instead of going to the police, Emil takes matters into his own hands. Production: UFA Fiction GmbH, Director: David Dietl, Casting: Nina Haun.