![]() ![]() The films on this list are in chronological order, sorted by the year of release from oldest to newest. ![]() Lastly: This is by no means a critically-acclaimed list, but rather a list of movies I have enjoyed and re-watched. If the movie of your choice is not streaming currently, check out Amazon or eBay for a used DVD copy. Not all of the movies will be on your favorite streaming platform, due to contract expirations and renewals and most of them will be in German with English subtitles. Today it is a simple click to activate the subtitles and immerse yourself into a movie that shows you a completely different world, with actors you might have never seen before, speaking an unknown language. ![]() You simply had to understand the language in order to follow the movies. Years ago a list like this would have been useless, because a German DVD or videocassette would have to be mailed over the Atlantic and subtitles would have not been included. With the rise of streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Video, it is much easier to watch foreign movies from wherever you are in the world. You'll receive the newest posts each week and exclusive access to free planning resources like ‘Packing List & Tips for 2 Weeks in Germany’ and ‘Everything You Need to Rent a Car in Germany’. If you enjoyed this article, or these topics sound interesting to you, you'll love our weekly newsletter. I learned about this book from the blog A Sausage Has Two: Seasonal, Regional German Food and Culinary Travel, and I bought it for myself. This book has been tested like crazy to make sure you can recreate German recipes utilizing what is available in American grocery stores.įor the foodie who is also a history-buff, I recommend this beautiful hardcover with heavy-weight paper, Beyond Bratwurst: A History of Food in Germany (Food and Nations). You’ll think it's a gag, but actually very helpful! It’s a small, lightweight paperback easy to pack.įor the cook in the family, Classic German Baking by German American author by Luisa Weiss. Insider German culture tips guaranteed to make them smile? German Men Sit Down to Pee by Niklas Frank and James Cave. Here’s my full review about House by the Lake. Historical Non-Fiction: House by the Lake by Thomas Harding. Here’s my full review about Women in the Castle. German Historical Fiction: Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck. In case you missed it, the best German Historical Fiction book and German Historical Non-Fiction book I read this year that I couldn’t put down. For these, the Blu-Ray versions are only coded for Europe, so stick with the DVD. With foreign films, always be sure to check what regions the movies will play in. Everything I’ve linked to are playable on USA and Canadian DVD players. Deutschland 83 a TV mini series revolves around the Berlin Wall and espionage, and a second season is in the works! Generation War a TV mini series covers World War II from four very different German experiences.įinally, the movie Good Bye Lenin, also involves the Berlin Wall, it specifically covers the time period of what the East Germans experienced right after the wall came down. Another great way to get an ear for the language too! Both of these series give you an inside look at the German’s perspective, which as Americans is incredibly hard to come by. I have two DVD series and a movie, all are German with English subtitles. I promise they’re fun too! Or maybe you’re looking for ideas of what you want for yourself and add to your own Christmas list.Ī gentle reminder that all links are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, purchases made after clicking these links will help keep this blog going by contributing towards web hosting costs.Įntertainment That Will Make German History Come Alive Here are some gift-able items that will make you feel less like a tourist when you travel to Germany because you’ll know more about the culture and history. Going back to our roots, that ‘Tourist’ is a dirty word, the more you know about the culture, the more likely you won’t feel like a tourist. Travel guides? If you’re planning on traveling or your friend is, travel guides are such a personal decision, it's better to leave them to the traveler themselves. So this year we’re focusing on only items that are involved with German culture, because at this point everyone has luggage tags, passport covers (if they want them), and a scratch off map. There are way too many generic traveler gift guides out there, most with the same items on it. I’m going to mix it up this year for our holiday gift guide. ![]()
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