Die Frau ohne Gesicht
A disfigured corpse on a country road near Mönchengladbach—no ID, no clues, just blood and glass shards. For Ingo Thiel and his special commission “Woman Without a Face,” a grueling search for clues begins, leading them to cold Venice. Clelia Sarto can be seen in the role of “Gloria Livore.” Casting: Tina Böckenhauer.

Schatten der Schuld
After a concert by Dr. Schäfer and Dr. Wenger, Wenger is found dead at the institute—stabbed to death with a scalpel. What was he doing there? Robert and Mavi uncover a broken marriage. November 21, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF and now available in the ZDF media library. Screenplay: Etienne Heimann.

During a routine patrol, shots are fired at the patrol car of two police officers. The perpetrator, a masked motorcyclist, manages to flee the scene unidentified. One officer dies. On November 19, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF and now available in the ZDF media library. Director: Felix Herzogenrath.

A turtle, a trip to the countryside, and then neighbor Burke's birthday: Pumuckl and Eder have a lot going on this summer! The film is now showing in theaters. Mira Huber plays the role of “Martina.” Director: Marcus H. Rosenmüller, Casting: Franziska Aigner.

Tod einer Fabrikarbeiterin
The Munich-based Polizeiruf series produced by Giganten Film has finished filming. Stephan Zinner returns as Inspector Dennis Eden, and Sina Wilke plays the role of “Dr. Albrecht.” The series was directed by Adrian Goiginger. Casting: Stefany Pohlmann.

Filming of the movie has begun. Laura Tonke plays the lead role alongside Angela Winkler. The film is set in 2030 and tells the story of Mrs. Winkler and her daughter. Director and screenplay: Doris Dörrie, production: Zeitsprung Pictures Produktion in co-production with BR and NDR. Casting: Dayanir&Hellwig.

Lea's family falls into the clutches of a cosmic cult that promises salvation in a higher existence on Jupiter. In flashbacks that lead deeper and deeper into the past, the family's struggle to hold on to life is gradually revealed, while the girl must decide whether to follow her parents Barbara and Thomas or go her own way on Earth. “Jupiter” with Laura Tonke, available in the ZDF media library from December 21.

Zwei Väter. Ein Team. Null Plan.
The sketch comedy focuses on the everyday madness of young fathers. Comedian Simon Pearce and Bayern 3 presenter Sebastian Winkler poke fun at everyday situations that everyone can relate to—in a Bavarian style that is diverse and hilarious. Kathrin Anna Stahl also appears as a guest in the series.

Five exceptionally talented trainees battle their way through spy training, juggling top-secret operations and bureaucratic red tape. The eight-part sitcom is currently being filmed in Munich for ZDFneo. It is directed by Christof Pilsl and Nadine Keil, with scripts by Christof Pilsl and Hannah Schopf. Production: Smac Media.

4. Quartal 2025
We are delighted to announce the following four nominations: Category “Best Film (Cinema) – ”Amrum“ with Laura Tonke and Lars Jessen, Category ”Best National Series“ – ‘Alphamännchen’ with Tom Beck and ”the other gAIrl“ with Chryssanthi Kavazi and Tom Beck, Category ”Best Actress (Cinema) National" - Laura Tonke in “Amrum,” category “Best Actor (TV & Streaming) national” - Tom Beck in “the other gAIrl.” You can still vote until December 31, 2025.

Ein Abend mit Geschichten und Liedern aus einem bunten Künstlerleben. Freuen Sie sich auf einen besonderen Abend mit Eckhard Preuß. Termine: 06.12.2025 20:00 Uhr Theater im Fraunhofer - Premiere Fraunhoferstr. 9, München 12.12.2025 20:00 Uhr Theater im Fraunhofer Fraunhoferstr. 9, München 17.12.2025 20:00 Uhr Theater im Fraunhofer Fraunhoferstr. 9, München Kontakt und Interview Anfragen über: Miriam Thoma 0173-3599272 mirithoma@icloud.com

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

Staffel 17
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.

25. Staffel
Since the beginning of October, a new episode has been airing every Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. on ZDF and is then available to watch in the ZDF media library. Dieter Fischer returns as “Kommissar Stadler.” Mira Huber, Kathrin Anna Stahl, Heinz-Josef Braun, Sebastian Fritz, Winfried Frey, and Sebastian Winkler have taken on roles in individual episodes. 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.

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

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.

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.