10 "The salvation of the world as we know it"
A coming-of-age drama that follows a teenager on his journey to self-discovery and healing as he finds support in unexpected places.
9. "Beautiful"
An ensemble film that focuses on the lives of several women experiencing love, friendship and self-acceptance, showing the beauty and complexity of everyday life.
8. "Dear Thomas"
A biographical drama that traces the turbulent life of the famous German writer Thomas Brasch as he struggles with authority, creativity and personal relationships in a politically charged time.
7 "Rabiye Kurnaz against George W. Bush"
A powerful courtroom drama based on true events. It follows a mother who fights tirelessly for justice and challenges international politics to free her innocent imprisoned son.
6. "Great Freedom"
This moving drama tells the story of a man who is repeatedly imprisoned for his sexuality in post-war Germany, exploring themes of love, resilience and the pursuit of personal freedom in the midst of oppression.
5. "Next door"
A dark comedy that unfolds over an intense encounter between a successful actor and a stranger in a local bar, leading to unexpected revelations and a riveting exchange of blows.
4. "The passport forger"
Based on a true story, this historical drama follows a young Jewish man in Nazi-occupied Berlin who uses his artistic talents to forge documents and help many people escape while risking his own life.
3. "Tides"
A sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian future where Earth's elite have colonized another planet. An astronaut returns to assess Earth's habitability and discovers harrowing truths that call her mission and survival into question.
2. "The girl and the spider"
An intimate drama that captures the emotional complexities between two women during a house move, revealing deep-seated feelings, tensions and the fragile nature of human connection.
1. "Nothing new in the West"
A harrowing war drama that shows the gruesome reality of the First World War from the perspective of a young German soldier and offers a powerful anti-war message as well as a profound examination of loss and humanity.
This list of the top 10 German films from 2022 shows just how diverse and profound German cinema can be. From personal dramas to historical tales to sci-fi thrillers - there's something for everyone.
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