Movies by Barbara Schnitzler

Einmal Dieb, immer Dieb

Einmal Dieb, immer Dieb

Jean Berlinger is a gentleman and master thief. With playful ease he breaks into well-secured museums and steals their most valuable exhibits. The police are always in the wrong. With the money he receives for the precious loot, he supports retirement homes and homeless shelters. In preparation for his next coup, Berlinger meets the beautiful educator Julia. She runs a kindergarten next to the Egyptian Museum, from which Berlinger wants to steal the world-famous Nefertiti.

Sealed Lips

Sealed Lips

A German communist wrongly accused and sent to a labour camp has to keep her past life hidden for the sake of her and her family’s freedom.

All My Girls

All My Girls

Ralf Paeschke is a film student who has to make a documentary film about a group of women working in a lamp factory. There is brazen Susie, mischievous Kerstin, lonely Anita, single Ella, withdrawn Gertrud and the imposing forewoman. When Kerstin is suspected of stealing, tension among the women mounts. Ralf demands that things be clarified, and his film plays an unexpected role in the matter.

The Oath in Rabenhorst

The Oath in Rabenhorst

Germany, 1949. Three children are crating a secret society in order to help families in need.

The Rats

The Rats

TV adaptation of Michael Thalheimer's production at the Deutsches Theater Berlin.