Rudolf W. Marnitz

Der Sandmann investigates the intersection of history and memory as witnessed against the backdrop of post–Cold War Germany.

Pseudo-documentary in the style of "Schulmädchen-Report" (Schoolgirl Report), portraying the lively activities of high-class prostitutes, pimps, and clients in various cities across Germany.

Dito Tsintsadze's drama focuses on a loner whose life changes dramatically, when he gets to know a beautiful, but strange girl. Lukas, a young man doing "meals on wheels" instead of military service, doesn't have many friends and leads a boring life, until he meets Isabella. The fascinating girl soon becomes his best friend, but Lukas learns she has a sexual relationship to her stepfather. Thus, he is obsessed with the idea of delivering Isabella by killing the man..

East Berlin, shortly after the construction of the Berlin Wall. Kurt Schröder and his family dig a tunnel to escape to West Berlin as they struggle to overcome the obstacles blocking their underground path to freedom.

Alexander Arkens lives a happy life as the tenant of the Immenhof. His twin daughters Billy and Bobby also feel good. Then Alexander receives the message that the owner of the farm wants to increase the rent. A little later, Dalli, the farm owner, visits the estate of her youth. There is a huge spark between her and Alexander.

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