#german film blog

[borgeslabyrinth]

Watching a film in class and giving an analysis of it and having the professor tell you that you noticed something that no one, in the 20 years he's taught the film, has ever pointed out in his class. Only to dismiss it! You're booing me but I'm right!

[kissablelips-desireslure-vol2]

PRORA (2012) Post 1 of 2

Short Film

Directed By: Stéphane Riethauser

TOM GRAMENZ (as Jan)

&

SWEN GIPPA (as Matthieu)

Synopsis: Two best friends one harboring a crush on the other invade the PRORA (A deserted former Nazi holiday camp and communist military complex) after partying all night. Something happens that could forever alter there friendship.

My Review: This movie was an oxymoron for me. I loved it but hated it. These two friends are from different countries but there is no explanation as to their friendship. Are they best friends or friends that just met. Matthieu is presumably heterosexual talking about all he wants to do with a woman.

Inside the Prora they rough housing and breaking windows. Jan gets Matthieu on the floor and holding him down as a part of their rough housing. They look at each other and Jan kisses Matthieu (who is stunned perhaps but doesn't try to stop the encounter)

As Jan continues kissing Matthieu, Matthieu kind of half heartily participates even helping Jan take off his shirt...the camera pans off of them but it's clear something is transpired. Then back to the room Jan is off sitting alone while Matthieu lies on the floor buckling his belt.

No conversation and Matthieu gets up to leave as Jan follows. When Jan touches Matthieu he responds in anger and soon punches Jan. He falls cutting his leg severely on glass on the floor as Matthieu escapes.

So much unexplained stuff here. Jan is seriously hurt and he and Matthieu are the only people there so how did he get help (you later see he has stitches in his leg)

So we see Jan sitting alone on the beach all stitched up and Matthieu arrives and sits next to him and no words are spoken for the rest of the film. It's clear that they have forgiven one another but would've been nice to hear a conversation.

That being said I enjoyed this movie. I'd say it's a must watch. Available on YouTube and Gagaoolala

[sapphireshorelines]

Cocoon (2020), dir. Leonie Krippendroff

[thatgeekwiththeclipons]

Remembering Academy Award Nominated filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen! ^__^

[philocalistherz]

«⋅ʚ Study sesion ɞ⋅»

➴ September 30, 2024. ₊˚ෆ

ೃ⁀➷ today's stats ༉‧₊

💭 Subject: german.

🤍 Time: 2h 12 minutes.

🐇 Location: the hospital.

ೃ⁀➷ work of the sesion ༉‧₊

lately my study has been interrupted by major forces, so i couldn’t go to uni or study while i am here (still here, just a little bit better).

I went days saying that i wanted to pick a new language to learn and everything push me towards german. It’s my second day studying it and i fin it particularly fun, like a combination of my two main languages.

I’m taking baby steps, figuratively and literally. I downloaded study cat (an app made for toddlers i believe) and make my progress like i the good old days: like a baby; but then i discover it was a payed app and delete it immediately.

In my search to feed the vampiric need of speaking this langague i look anywhere and everywhere for resources, that’s what i found so far:

𖥔 Memrise [Quick sentences to train your memory] i didn’t play with it properly.

𖥔 Duolingo [Play with simple concepts and practice your pronunciation] ★★★☆☆, it can be better.

𖥔 DW learn german [little courses with quizzes that improve your reading and writing] ★★★★☆

𖥔 sloeful.com [Quick and easy, has examples and practical vocabulary. ★★★★☆

🎧: vienna ; billy joel

🤍— check list

𖥔 Do some research for resources.

𖥔 Do one lesson of duolingo.

𖥔 Do one lesson on memrise.

𖥔 Take note of today’s subject.

₊˚ෆೃ⁀➷ health ༉‧₊

i disappeared from the internet for a week or two because i’m at the hospital right now, making progress with myself but pretty much bored the whole time. Today is day 20, and i almost could believe that the first time i say it out loud but it is what it is. I’m trying to make improvements to get back at uni with a good scheme and tools. But for now, i’m stuck here.

[sumquiasum]

3, 7, 23?

3: A foreign language film

Daaaaaalí! (2023) is a surreal comedy that just keeps and keeps and keeps going and going and going. Cannot be explained, has to be seen.

El niño pez (2009) was one of the first queer movies that gave me that "what do you MEAN this has been Out There the entire time and I didn't know about it???" feeling.

If you are at all interested in torture porn, I recommend Život i smrt porno bande (2009). A Serbian Film clearly copied the core idea of this one but removed all the charm and political commentary.

7: A film in your native language

Des Teufels Bad is one of the best historical movies I've seen. You can tell just how much research went into it and the setting feels very lived-in.

Cocoon and Futur Drei are two very different queer coming of age films, both good.

Alles Wird Gut is one of my recent favourites, lesbian romcom from the 90s with two black leads.

Cannot have German recs without Welt am Draht. One of the best German movies ever made imho. Also inspired my favourite Arctic Monkeys album.

23: A film that was a box-office flop

Hot take but Argylle was fun. Also copied The Winter Soldier which is a point in his favour. I hope it will find its audience and won't just drift into obscurity.

Looking into box office flops for this made me realise Kubo and the Two Strings flopped at the box office?? One of my favourite animated movies I've seen in a while.

Ask me a number and I'll respond with a movie recommendation

[angel-dust-addict]

Never apologize for ranting about the things you love on your own blog! If you can’t do it on a blogging platform, where else can you do it?

I’m assuming the numbers are a specific digit. I won’t assume you have Photoshop or anything like that, but if you can download a free program like Paint.Net I would use the text feature to type those numbers out on a font and colour you like, arrange them into a necklace shape, and layer them over the neck of whatever faceclaim you end up using. I’ve done similar things with adding stuff to my icons before such as blood, tears, scars or tattoos. Does it look completely professional? Eh, no really. But it works for the aesthetic and showing people what your character is meant to look like. Even better if you format your icons to a smaller size like 150x150 or smaller bc then you can’t really pick up on subtle signs a photo has been altered

It might be worth it to bring that idea to an icon maker and see if that’s something you could commission for if you’re not confident in your photo editing abilities.

Regardless, I wish you luck! Cypher sounds like a cool muse!

//They are indeed! The numbers aren't actually ever given in canon, but the opening credits of the show has all the major cast and crew names come up onscreen as numbers that blur into letters. I used Danny's actor's numbers for the numbers around Cypher's neck and Alex's actor's numbers for the numbers around Cypher's wrists. (Alex was Danny's boyfriend.) I don't have photoshop, but I'm currently relearning how to use GIMP, which is a free, open-source software in the same vein as photoshop. I used to use it all the time for making promos, transparencies, and icons. Not using it for like 2 years has left me a bit rusty, but I'm starting to get the hang of it again. I'll have to check out Paint.Net and see how that is to use. Thus far I've got a mostly finished transparency of Ben Whishaw in the role of Danny and references for Cypher's antlers and ears. I have a vague idea of how to change his hair color and bits of his skin color to match his roe deer coloring. That image is waist up and doesn't include his hands, so I don't have to worry about his claws or deer legs. If I can get one decent image I swear I'm gonna make like 8 different icons out of it on top of a promo. XD

And thank you! I'm glad you think he sounds interesting! He's not generated a whole lot of interest thus far, but I'm hoping getting together a promo for him that I can put on my canon blogs might help. This fandom seems pretty good with OCs, and he is, for all intents and purposes, basically that when it comes to his not being canon to this universe. Although to be honest, his canon blog didn't generate a whole lot of interest in the Bond/Criminal Minds/Hannibal/assorted-spy-type-things fandom, either. But that might be because he's from a relatively obscure source (for something that's not even 10 years old) that's not the most watchable thing in the world, I'll be honest. I enjoy it, but I'm also the sort of person who will sit down and watch Metropolis just because. He comes from a spy thriller-esque miniseries called London Spy. It's rather dense and kind of gritty and has a lot of details that only become important like two episodes later.

Cypher, btw, is @theliarshart for anybody interested, since this us now my second (rather long) post in a row about him. >_>;;;

[romanceyourdemons]

[ID: “#posts you can tell op read homestuck without looking at their blog” /end ID]

i hate to break it to you but i’ve never laid eyes on homestuck. i watched 500 german expressionist films in high school and that’s why i am the way i am today. sorry for the confusion

[lionloyal]

@germanshitposting @useless-germanyfacts @official-kinderkanal @langernameohnebedeutung we need a boost!

[bonesy-doodles]

(Asking on anon bc my ghost blog is my side blog LOL) but I was looking at your post about Copia learning ballet when he was younger and I LOVE THAT SO MUCH. Do you think any of the other Papa's had any other kind of artistic hobbies? I like to think Primo may have really enjoyed painting, when he had the time [from sacred-coffin]

Hiiii! Glad you liked Copia knowing ballet, I'm glad my years of suffering through the Nutcracker Ballet has come in handy (my cousin was a ballerina). But yeah, I took your question to my council (my two wives), and we all came up with several ideas for each of the other Emeritus brothers! Not all of these are exactly artistic, just kinda became general hobbies or things the papas liked to do.

Primo

I am one of those people that does enjoy Primo as a gardener, but not in the traditional sense. His knowledge pertains mostly to poisonous and carnivorous plants, but he also does know how to make a lot of natural remedies because he just finds herbal medicine practices fascinating. Although, only some members of the Ministry actually trust him and his tinctures.

Primo has “accidentally” poisoned a Bishop once. When asked if he knew that he put something he wasn’t supposed to into the bottle, he said “oh Satanas, my vision must be going”. He definitely did on purpose cause the Bishop took a nasty tone with him once.

In his personal book collection, I feel like he has a lot of vintage plant encyclopedias and anything like that for his garden obsession.

Definitely a purveyor of classical music compared to the other Papas, but in the sense he prefers scores that are evil in vibes. Also, definitely can play the violin. He’s not like, perfect at playing, but good enough not to annoy those that can hear it.

I would love for him to have an electric violin, but Primo is the type to always prefer classic string instruments over electric ones. Definitely has like an ebony stained wood violin.

Primo also has a fascination with insects, probably goes along with his plant fascination. He’s definitely into insect pinning and has frames filled with different moths, butterflies, beetles, and downright terrifying insects within his office.

Secondo

This man is a drinks connoisseur, in several ways. Secondo is big into coffee and alcohol. He’s never been the biggest morning person and coffee has basically been his lifeline since he became of Priest in the Ministry. Has all the shit needed for steaming milk and making espresso and all the jazz. I feel like he can even do that milk art and shit, but only spooky or sexual designs. For alcohol, he’s big into mixology. Grade A mixologist here.

Within the Chapter House, where most of the high ranked and important people of the Ministry have their rooms, some of their offices, and big important meetings, there’s also like recreational rooms for them. One of them has basically been claimed by the Emeritus bro trio for their game nights (Uno and other shit), because it has the bar that Secondo has stocked himself. He always mixes the drinks for himself and his brothers.

When he was Papa, his Papal office also had a personal bar.

I feel like this man is big into suits, reminds me of the way NBC’s Hannibal was big into suit fashion. He knows how to look refined and exactly how to pair a suit to tie and pocket square for every occasion. He’s had an extensive closet ever since he was younger. As Papa, he took every chance he could to be out of his Papal robes and Mitre and be in one of his many suits.

In terms of an instrument he knows, I’m not exactly certain, but I’m feeling a big instrument, maybe a cello, string bass, or something else, but its gotta be a deep and thuddy instrument, but I don’t think he plays it anymore. Left it behind as he went up the ranks of the Ministry.

Terzo

This man is a certified film buff. I mean, look at all his music videos. They reference so much. It’s all 1920’s Art Deco, with German expressionism like the Cabinet of Dr. Calgiri, Faust, and Nosferatu, as well as all the early 1900s horror movies like Dracula, Frankenstein, Jekyll and Hyde, etc.

From that era of horror movies, hands down, his favorite movie is Frankenstein, and loves the Bride of Frankenstein.

Alongside that, I feel like Terzo is very into that era of fashion, considering his second stage outfit and the ghoul outfits. Also just fashion in general. Man likes fancy clothes, it’s just unfortunate Sister Imperator didn’t give his version of the Ghost Project for funding.

Another thing Terzo did when he was younger is theater. Musicals, plays, talent shows, you name it. He always loved being on stage, being the lead of the show, its what helped him be such a charismatic Papa.

I feel like his favorite production he ever stared in was Cabaret.

Terzo picked up the guitar when he was younger as well, plays it every now and again, but not as often as Primo plays his violin. (This is so sad, Terzo play Wonderwall).

Totally didn’t fall in love with both his guitarists (totally doesn’t admire their abilities to play the guitar, totally didn’t pretend to be bad at playing guitar so that they would teach him, totally not).

Also, so good at playing the kazoo.

Bonus, Papa Nihil

He picked up crocheting when he was older to try and make gifts for Sister Imperator.

Unfortunately, Copia would have to be a whole other post as there’s a lot I could say about him as he’s my bestest guy.

[teambyler]

Byler fans, don't watch if you don't want to sob

I KNOW that if Stranger Things 5 goes the angsty route with Byler, it will DESTROY me. Watch "the first same sex kiss in film," a clip from a 1927 movie WINGS where 2 men are best friends and Allied pilots in World War I. Jack is comforting his dying best friend Dave who he accidentally shot down. I couldn't help watching this scene without thinking what an angsty Mike/Will scene will do to me:

There are even echoes of Mike and Will's story. They are best friends. They were in a love triangle, while developing a deep bond for each other. Jack apologizes to Dave for lying "about the picture":

And:

I was thinking of what angsty Mike and Will scenes would be like and I know I will be a HOT MESS if the Duffers ever get this cruel to my heart. (Which I think they will! But probably not actually permanently kill off one of them cuz CMON Will have a happy ending!)

Here's the clip. (Context: They're both Allied pilots. Dave gets shot down by the Germans. He survives and steals a German plane. Jack, in grief over Dave, shoots down Dave's plane thinking he's another "Heinie" (German). Jack arrives and realizes he just shot down his best friend.)

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[svejarph]

talia ryder gif pack

CLICK THE SOURCE LINK BELOW and you will find #22 245x150px gifs of Talia Ryder as Harmony Williams in Dumb Money (2023)! These were created from scratch by Sveja. Do what you want with these, just don't repost/claim as your own, don't use them to play Talia or in any smut/smut-based blogs, and like/reblog if using. If you like what I'm doing, feel free to commission me (/commissionsinfo), donate to my ko-fi (/svejarph), donate to a palestinian organization, or buy an e-sim for gaza. Talia was about 19-20 during filming and is white (English, French-Canadian, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Scottish, Swiss-German, Welsh).

tw: kissing

[kaccvcate]

ESSENTIAL GAY HISTORY MOVIES (according to me, with a focus on the controversial)

The Wizard of Oz (1939) - Included because I actually met a young queer person who didn't believe me that this is a historical lgbt movie. I'm sorry but if you haven't seen this I'm revoking your gay license.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1972) - Another one I'm including just in case someone hasn't seen it and needs a reminder to do so (I know teenagers read my blog.)

Pink Flamingos (1972) - A John Waters movie. His films are bizarre, gross comedies and unlike any others.

Female Trouble (1974) - Another John Waters feature, this one has one of my favorite lines from any movie, "son, why don't you stop fooling around with these straight women and find yourself a nice queer to settle down with?" (paraphrased)

Desperate Living (1977) - My favorite John Waters picture, this one is bordering on epic fantasy. It's set in a shantytown in the woods, populated by gay criminals, ruled by an evil queen.

Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - Based on a true story about a guy who robbed a bank to pay for his girlfriend's gender reassignment surgery.

The Forbidden Zone (1980) - THE OINGO BOINGO MOVIE. Not only is the soundtrack Danny Elfman's best work (in this writer's humble opinion) but it's also a beautiful movie about love for the controversial and perverse. Obviously it was made by queers and people of color, but they were trying to be offensive, so they do shit like, have characters in blackface, but also black actors, sometimes in the same scene (an artistic choice as confusing to a modern audience as it was when they made it.)

Killer Condom (1996) - A German murder mystery/comedy about a gay cop. Very corny and lighthearted, it feels more like an 80s movie.

Velvet Goldmine (1998) - A sweet and poignant romance between two male rockstars. This one feels like it came from within my own heart.

Cruising (1980) - Another murder mystery, this time centered around a bisexual cop, only this one isn't a comedy. They shot footage in actual gay bondage bars in New York, but the hardcore stuff got cut because I guess god hates us ( lol). You can still tell in some scenes they're really fisting dudes and shit.

The Gay Deceivers (1969) - Two straight men pretend to be a gay couple to dodge the draft. They move to a gay neighborhood and have to blend in with their neighbors.

Feel free to suggest more, I'm sure there's a lot I didn't think of.

[thatgeekwiththeclipons]

Happy 58th Birthday to award winning filmmaker Tom Tykwer! ^__^

[kittycutiehaha]

Welcome to my blog!♡ All photos here are made and edited by me.

I also have the art blog (only +18) @kittycutiedraws

And my blog with reblogs @kittycutiesh1t

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♡ My real name is Anna or Anya

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♡ LOOOVE silver accessories; REALLY enjoy latte!^^

♡ enjoy drawing, playing guitar, reading historical books and war memoirs, playing horror visual novels, watching horror films, cooking, dancing, doing yoga and writing poetry

♡ can't stop getting toys, coloring books, clothes from kids sections and visiting children's shops

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[olderfcs]

michelle monaghan gif pack

CLICK THE SOURCE LINK BELOW and you will find #505 145x150px gifs of Michelle Monaghan as Leni & Gina McCleary in Echoes Season One (2022). These were created from scratch by Sveja. Do what you want with these, just don't repost/claim as your own, don't use them to play Michelle as herself or in any smut/smut-based blogs, and like/reblog if using. Michelle was about 45 during filming and is white (English, Irish, German, Swiss German).

tw: baby, children, choking, cops, death, flashing lights, fire, flickering lights, guns, horses, hospital, hugging, injury, kissing, police, shaky camera, violence, weapons