German Films & Series

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Raub ihren Atem (2024)

Maxine and Laura

On the night before New Year’s Eve, master thief Laura sneaks into a luxury hotel to steal a list of undercover agents. Police officer Maxine is also there, hunting the same target. As a ruthless killer closes in, Laura and Maxine play a dangerous game — and Laura falls in love.

Genre: Thriller
Time: 1h 50min

Breaking the Ice (2022)

Mira and Theresa

It’s about Mira, a disciplined ice hockey captain stuck between family duty and personal identity. When free-spirited teammate Theresa enters her life, Mira is forced to question her path, her desires – and who she really wants to be.

Genre: Drama Romance Sports
Time: 1h 42min

Bonnie & Bonnie (2019)

Yara and Kiki

Yara lives in Hamburg and comes from a strict Lebanese family. She meets Kiki, a local girl from Wilhelmsburg. They fall in love but must hide their relationship. Yara’s brother and family disapprove. When their love is discovered, conflict erupts.

Genre: Romance Drama
Time: 1h 28min

Novembermond (1985)

Maxine and Laura

During the Nazi era, a German woman named Lena hides a Jewish woman, Helene, in her home. As they live in close quarters, the two women grow closer and fall in love. Their relationship develops under constant threat, as the risk of discovery increases. Eventually, they are forced to flee to avoid arrest.

Genre: Drama Romance
Time: 1h 48min

Mädchen in Uniform (1931)

Manuela und Fräulein von Bernburg

Mädchen in Uniform tells the story of Manuela, a lonely girl at a strict all-girls boarding school, who develops deep feelings for her teacher. Subtle yet powerful, the film explores forbidden love, emotional repression, and the courage to feel.

Genre: Drama
Time: 1h 31min

Push (2024-)

Greta and Dr. Mohn

Push follows three midwives working in a hectic Berlin hospital, where every day brings new lives — and new challenges. Between emergency births, emotional goodbyes, and their own personal struggles, Nalan, Anna, and Greta must balance the pressure of their profession with the weight of their private lives.

Genre: Medical Drama
Episodes: 6 / Seasons: 1

Princess Charming (2021-)

a whole lesbian dating show

Princess Charming is a queer dating show where a lesbian or bisexual woman looks for love among women and non-binary contestants. Flirting, drama, and real WLW representation – no heteronormativity here.

Genre: Reality Tv Show Romance
Episodes: 27 / Seasons: 3

Alles was zählt (2006-)

Chiara and Ina and Ava

It is a long‑running German soap opera set in a fictional district of Essen, centered around the influential Steinkamp family and their sports and wellness empire. Among them is Chiara, a fierce skater whose emotional journey unfolds through her complex relationship with Ina, a caring chef, and later with Ava, her former coach turned lover.

Genre: Soap-Opera
Episodes: a lot (over 4800) / Seasons: more than 16

Schloss Einstein (1998-)

Elli and Ava and others

“Schloss Einstein” is a series about life at a boarding school, focusing on friendship, identity, and growing up. The series includes LGBTQ+ storylines, such as the romance between Ava and Elli, highlighting queer representation in youth TV.

Genre: Coming-of-Age Youth
Episodes: over 1100 / Seasons: 28

GZSZ (1992-)

Anni and Jasmin

Set in Berlin, it follows the personal and professional lives of a group of characters as they deal with love, friendship, family conflicts, and unexpected twists. The show blends romance, drama, and current social topics, making it a staple of German television.

Genre: Soap-Opera
Episodes: a lot (over 8000) / Seasons: more than 33

DRUCK (2018)

Fatou and Kieu My

Fatou is a kind, chaotic teen struggling with school and her future, while Kieu My is ambitious, disciplined, and seemingly out of reach. As Fatou falls for Kieu My, their differences create both tension and deep connection. Their love story explores identity, communication, and the challenges of mental health, all while capturing the tenderness of first queer love.

Genre: Teen-Drama Coming-of-age Romance
Episodes: 80 / Seasons: 8

Verbotene Liebe (1995)

Rebecca and Marlene and others

It’s a soap opera about love, family drama, and secrets among aristocratic and wealthy families. It was groundbreaking for LGBTQ+ representation, featuring lesbian couples like Carla and Susanne—who had Germany’s first lesbian TV wedding—and the popular couple Marlene and Rebecca (“Marbecca”).

Genre: Soap-Opera
Episodes: 4664 / Seasons: ca. 20