Heinz Hoenig

Happy Birthday Tabaluga! Die große Show mit Peter Maffay und Freunden (2023)

The stories about the little dragon Tabaluga have enchanted generations. To mark its 40th birthday, Thore Schölermann presents a spectacular gala from Berlin. Together with the creators Peter Maffay, Rolf Zuckowski and Gregor Rottschalk, SAT.1 is celebrat ...

Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story (2021)

In 1981, a film about the misadventures of a German U-boat crew in 1941 becomes a worldwide hit almost four decades after the end of the World War II. Millions of viewers worldwide make Das Boot the most internationally successful German film of all time. ...

Meister des Todes 2 (2020)

In court for violations of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act and the War Weapons Control Act, the managers of HSW try to wriggle out of the trial while their opponents in Mexico search for evidence. ...

Die Helene Fischer Show 2019 (2019)

Ice Princess Lily (2018)

A young dragon looking for his own fire must fight against an evil wizard with help of the beautiful ice princess, Lilli. ...

Tabaluga - Es lebe die Freundschaft! Live (2017)

Peter Maffay has been setting his very own standards for years and he has done so again this time! In 123 days he played 64 shows and thrilled the audience with his unique, incomparable rock fairy tale, which is based on the successful album "Tabaluga - Lo ...

Das singende, klingende Bäumchen (2016)

The beautiful, cold-hearted and arrogant Princess is supposed to marry. But she rejects all her suitors with their generous presents, for she only wants one thing: The Singing, Ringing Tree, which only sings for true love. ...

Radio Home (2016)

Four teenage friends - Frank, Spüli, Mücke, and Pommes - try to have their first contact with the opposite gender. Not so easy in the Ruhr region of the 80s. Attempts at dancing and being in a band go wrong, and their parents and teachers can't help with ...

Son (2016)

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, the screen adaptation of Siegfried Lenz's short story released in 1949 shows a snapshot in time of Mr. Schwamm, an indulgent husband and caring father, who wants so save his depressed son. During the pivotal ni ...

Banklady (2013)

Banklady tells the true story of Gisela Werler, a law-abiding factory worker from Hamburg, who falls in love with a thief and becomes a media darling as Germany's first and most notorious female bank robber. Cunning, sexy, and exciting, Gisela and her belo ...

Tabaluga und die Zeichen der Zeit (2012)

Tabaluga und die Zeichen der Zeit - Live was recorded at the performance in Frankfurt's Festhalle. More than 350,000 spectators will see the fantastic production of the fifth and final part of the little dragon Tabaluga with Peter Maffay on stage in 54 sho ...

Herbstkind (2012)

After giving birth, Emilia becomes more estranged from her newborn and deal with postpartum depression. ...

Some Like It Happy (2012)

The renowned physician Prof. Markus Gärtner becomes the new head of the planned cardiac research center. To make it as easy as possible for the specialist to settle into his new place of residence, clinic director Prof. Weissing commissions a relocation a ...

The System (2012)

Mike is twenty, attractive, intelligent and a loner. He only shares his thoughts and an apartment in a prefabricated housing estate in Rostock with his best friend Dustin. There, on the roof with a view of the sea, they smoke their joints and sort stolen g ...

Russisch Roulette (2012)

When her young son Nikolai disappears without a trace in the subway, German journalist Katharina Wagner suddenly realizes that she has powerful enemies in St. Petersburg. She has returned to show her child his father's grave – but did her husband Viktor ...

Willkommen in Wien (2010)

For months, the corrupt Viennese policeman Albert Schuh unsuccessfully investigates the murder case of his former friend and colleague. Then he gets a young, overambitious partner. The German colleague Thorsten Richter is a set of correctness and ambition, ...

Vater Morgana (2010)

Alle meine Lieben (2009)

Sonja Spitz, the proud owner of a delicatessen and restaurant, is on the threshold of a new phase in her life: Now that her three children have left the parental nest, she finally wants to enjoy time with her boyfriend, the younger Italian Michele. They ha ...

Lilly Schönauer - Paulas Traum (2009)

The film tells the story of a young woman who fights with all her might for her dream of owning her own business – and in the process finds true love. ...

Romy (2009)

From her on-screen triumphs to her off-screen tribulations, this biopic focuses on the captivating life and career of actress Romy Schneider. ...

Island - Herzen im Eis (2009)

A man decided to bury himself alive. ...

Kopf oder Zahl (2009)

Two young crooks steal fabric, which is of course sorely missed. In addition to the former owners, an investigative journalist and a bad cop who smells a windfall are also on their trail. Meanwhile, a newly released con is forced by his ex's pimp to go bac ...

Jump (2008)

JUMP is a psychological drama revealing for the first time the extraordinary circumstances behind the unjust murder trial of the young Jew, Philippe Halsman, who would later become the most sought after celebrity portrait photographer of his generation. ...

Me (2007)

A handyman named Hans moves to a small town in Majorca where his his presence strikes a discord with the local residents. ...

Schuld und Unschuld (2007)

7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006)

Snow White asks the seven dwarfs for help, because if they don't manage to find out the name of a little boy (Rumpelstiltskin) within two days, her newborn child will be taken away from her. The journey takes the dwarves to a depressive, rhyming Pinocchio ...

FC Venus (2006)

Anna is persuaded by her boyfriend Paul to move from Berlin to his home town of Imma. What the notorious soccer hater doesn't know, however, is that joining his best friend Steffen's law firm is just a pretext. In reality, Paul and his buddies are there to ...

Rose unter Dornen (2006)

Papa und Mama (2006)

Divorce lawyer Peter Ullrich's seemingly perfect life shatters when his wife Katja suddenly leaves with their children. To shield his reputation, he hides the split and asks his clerk Thomas - himself reeling from family turmoil - to care for the kids. Ami ...

Andersrum (2005)

Ferdinand was abandoned as an infant by his parents in the forest. There he was found by a homosexual couple. Ludwig (called "Laila") and Harry adopted him. Ferdinand was strongly influenced by his adoptive parents. As a young man, he is an outsider due to ...

Urmel aus dem Eis (2005)

There are incredible things on the South Sea island of Titiwu: Professor Habakuk Tibatong has taught some animals to speak. For example, the pig lady Wutz, the quirky shoebill Schusch, the lively penguin Ping and the monitor lizard Wawa. On the rocky reef, ...

Antibodies (2005)

When a notorious German serial killer is captured after committing some of the most heinous acts against humanity ever imaginable, a farmer and police officer from a sleepy rural community on the outskirts of Berlin is drawn into the case as he searches fo ...

7 Zwerge - Männer allein im Wald (2004)

The Seven Dwarves live deep within a female-free-zone of the Enchanted Forest, but they cannot resist the innocent charms of Snow White when she enters their world. So when the evil queen abducts her, it is up to the dwarves to save her life. ...

Tabaluga und das verschenkte Glück (2004)

Ein himmlischer Freund (2003)

The angel John, who has fallen out of favor in heaven, has to earn his wings back in Tyrol by Christmas - and that's in four days! That's when he meets the doctor Gabriela and her paralyzed son Julian... Christmas Eve is coming up, and Johannes Engel doesn ...

Atlantic Affairs (2002)

A cinematic journey into the music of Udo Lindenberg. ...

Tödliches Rendezvous - Die Spur führt nach Palma (2002)

Star photographer Mike Hansen doesn't just want to shoot glamour photos. ...

Liebe und Verrat (2002)

Benno Deukert, a talented young boxer, gets to know Marie. The two fall in love and dream of a future together. ...

Nicht ohne dich (2001)

Die zwei Leben meines Vaters (2001)

Law student Ben has only ever received a monthly check from his father. So he moves in with him - and discovers the unexpected: grumpy loner Alexander Yorck (Heinz Hoenig) has lung cancer, is seeing a very young woman - and turns out to be a professional k ...

Stan Becker – Echte Freunde (2000)

While searching for a treasure in the Berlin sewers, Stan Becker and his friend Oskar come across a dead woman. A short time later, the police arrest the two treasure hunters on suspicion of the crime. While in custody, Oskar falls victim to murder. After ...

Zwei Asse und ein König (2000)

Tödliche Schatten (1999)

Rendezvous mit dem Teufel (1999)

S.O.S. Barracuda - Part 2 (1999)

The ferry "Delphin" is taken over by robbers and their leader Picard right as the boat embarks on its maiden voyage. Instead of a festive casino cruise, the crew and passengers get caught up in a hostage situation. The captain of the coastguard Jan Fehrman ...

Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller (1998)

Director Rufus Lindner is shooting his first film: " Die Vatikankiller". With audience favorite Kai Rabe in the leading role, success is guaranteed. But suddenly chaos descends on the film team: A starlet is murdered, the bitchy leading man goes increasing ...

Stan Becker - Auf eigene Faust (1998)

Kidnapping – Ein Vater schlägt zurück (1998)

Mein Kind muss leben (1998)

Back in Trouble (1997)

Unsuccessful Luxembourg bank robber Johnny Chicago is released from prison and immediately and incompetently attempts to resume his life of crime. In a few days he manages to get his old partner fired and thrown out of the house, his girlfriend arrested an ...

Ein todsicheres Ding (1997)

Lorenz im Land der Lügner (1997)

Eleven-year-old Lorenz ends up on a strange island: everything here is upside down. Pears are called apples, dogs meow, cats bark and people wish each other goodbye, hopefully never to see each other again. ...

Verdammtes Glück (1997)

Forever and Ever (1997)

A life of little Maria who lives in a foster family breaks after a sudden appearance of her mother Melanie who was absent for five years... ...

Mayday - Flug in den Tod (1997)

Alles nur Tarnung (1996)

After trying to smuggle a package into prison for his father Willi, Harry and his girlfriend Marlies also end up in jail. While Harry is billeted with Daddy, Marlies is housed just one floor up in the cell of the ageing prostitute Jutta. With Christmas jus ...

Die Nacht hat 17 Stunden (1996)

Dangerous Dowry (1996)

Ella is just an ordinary cab-driver in Berlin, Germany. One day she meets Aleksej, a young Russian guy, who offers her DM 100.000 should she decide to marry him formally. Ella first delays answering, but when she finally decides to do it, it is too late. W ...

Countdown (1995)

The Invincibles (1994)

Simon, the leader of a police special unit, becomes caught up in a complex scheme involving bribery and money-laundering, as well as an affair with the beautiful wife of a government official investigating organized crime and political corruption. After th ...

Lemgo (1994)

The sports reporter for a provincial newspaper becomes involved in an intrigue involving a young singer and subsequently has to deal with a series of murders and political criminals. ...

Ich klage an (1994)

1984 in the GDR. Jürgen and Vera Färber spend their vacation with their children Martha and Mischa in the eastern Harz Mountains. Shortly before returning home, they all play hide-and-seek together in the great outdoors. Mischa disappears without a trace ...

Cop Killer (1994)

A woman is found murdered in a closed amusement park. A young couple who happen to be there at the same time become, without their knowledge, suspects for the murder. They are chased by a large number of police but only Martin Beck believes them to be inno ...

Krücke (1993)

The turmoil of the last days of the war. 13-year-old Tom loses his mother while on the run. In Vienna he meets the one-legged black marketeer 'Krücke' - a sly, cunning survivalist and at the same time an adorable, kind friend. The two find shelter with Br ...

Klippen des Todes (1993)

Die Spur führt ins Verderben (1993)

Edgar Allen Poe fanatic and literature professor Dudley (Heinz Hoenig) is an extraordinary chamber scholar, in whose life the mysterious Annabel (Stephanie Philipp) suddenly enters, similar to the title of a poem by his beloved writer. Annabel gives theatr ...

Einer zahlt immer (1992)

On Christmas Eve, of all times, unemployed waiter Karl finds himself on the street. ...

Die Angst wird bleiben (1992)

Frohes Fest, Lucie! (1992)

Der Castillo Coup (1991)

Harry and Harriet (1990)

A quiet, offbeat German dramedy about self-reinvention and the messy ways we try to escape ourselves. When a middle-aged woman decides to shed her old life and adopt the name "Harry," her transformation unsettles family, friends, and lovers who can't quite ...

Der achte Tag (1990)

A medical doctor who is regarded as a specialist in retort research has been found dead. Science journalist Vera Pukall investigates the alleged suicide and uncovers the ruthless activities of a large pharmaceutical company. She receives help from Dr. Svob ...

Herzlich willkommen (1990)

Friedrich manages to escape from East Germany to the West in the 1950s. On his arrival, he is greeted with the words Herzlich Willkommen, or "cordial, heartfelt welcome." However, once he finds employment, what he experiences is anything but a cordial welc ...

Butterbrot (1990)

Tiger, Löwe, Panther (1989)

The three friends Pat, Nicoletta and Sissy are in their 30s and actually lead very decent lives. But that alone does not satisfy them: Like cats of prey, they are on the hunt for happiness, which they seek in relationships with the opposite sex. ...

The Voice (1989)

A half-dozen random people find themselves locked overnight in a floating discotheque and at the mercy of mysterious terror. ...

Der Leibwächter (1989)

Film is about the undercover assignment of a BKA officer as the bodyguard of a drug baron. His job is to gather information to put a stop to the cartel. But unfortunately everything goes wrong, "The Bodyguard" is exposed and eliminated in Turkey. He surviv ...

Judgment in Berlin (1988)

An American judge in Germany must decide if the hijacking of an East German plane into West Berlin was justified. ...

The Cat (1988)

Two bank robbers hold the clerks hostage and demand 3 million German marks as ransom. What the police do not realize is that the true criminal mastermind watches them from outside the bank, anticipating every move. ...

Fifty Fifty (1988)

Then Nothing Is the Same Anymore (1987)

Influenced by the world of cinema, an 18-year-old escapes from everyday life in the big city and sees his own realization in the world of myths that the films seem to offer him. ...

Der Drücker (1986)

Tommy, 22 years old, is broke and in debt, still lives with his parents and is constantly arguing with his father. The young man wants to break out of this life and believes he has finally found the opportunity to do so. A job advertisement promising 400 m ...

Killing Cars (1986)

In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda has given his patented worldcar t ...

Ami Go Home oder Der Fragebogen (1985)

Feel the Motion (1985)

Young Tina has a big dream, she wants to become a successful pop singer. That's why she tries her luck in the music show 'Formel Eins'. There she meets all kinds of stars like Falco, Meat Loaf, Die Toten Hosen and Pia Zadora and of course the presenter Ing ...

Die leichten Zeiten sind vorbei (1983)

Mit starrem Blick aufs Geld (1983)

An intimate portrait of the director's sister: German model and former Playboy Playmate Hilde Kulbach. ...

Mother (1982)

About the young film critic Gerd, who dream of interviewing actors like Jean Gabin and Jean-Louis Barrault and to one day direct a movie. ...

Sei zärtlich, Pinguin (1982)

One day, Nina confesses to her boyfriend Mick, that she never has had an orgasm. Comedy about the problems of relationship and sexuality in a parody of the sex enlightenment and soft sex genre. ...

Die Barrikade (1982)

Operation Leo (1981)

The Baader-Meinhof connected terrorist Norbert Kröcher builds a terrorist cell in Stockholm. They plan to kidnap Swedish migrant minister Anna-Greta Leijon. ...

Das Boot (1981)

A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits. ...

The End of the Rainbow (1979)

Uwe Friessner's first feature, At the End of the Rainbow, follows the exploits of a West Berlin teenager named Jimmi who ekes out a living through petty theft and part-time hustling, hangs out in punk clubs, and who, for reasons which this film subtly deta ...

Der Tote bin ich (1979)

Stefan Schröder is a trainee teacher for Latin and German. He has just moved into an apartment in an old, desolate house in the Berlin suburbs when he receives a letter from the school authorities: they have doubts about his loyalty to the constitution! F ...

Willi und die Kameraden (1979)

Knife in the Head (1978)

One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works. The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center - Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head. He awakens with brain trau ...

Paul kommt zurück (1978)

Heinrich (1977)

The life and struggles of the German writer Heinrich von Kleist. ...

Under the Pavement Lies the Strand (1975)

West Berlin, 1974. The revolution didn't happen like it was supposed. Grischa, a 30-year-old actress dissatisfied with standard left-wing politics, interviews working women to find out how they deal with being both mothers and members of society. ...