Rosa von Praunheim Movies

  • 2005
    Umsonst Gelebt: Walter Schwarze

    Umsonst Gelebt: Walter Schwarze

    Umsonst Gelebt: Walter Schwarze

    02005HD

    “This film is part of a series of films on gay men who survived the Nazi era. I met Walter Schwarze when he was already in his eighties. My...

    Umsonst Gelebt: Walter Schwarze
  • 1998
    Gay Courage: 100 Years of the Gay Movement

    Gay Courage: 100 Years of the Gay Movement

    Gay Courage: 100 Years of the Gay Movement

    11998HD

    A look at gay history over the last 100 years.

    Gay Courage: 100 Years of the Gay Movement
  • 1971
    Homosexuelle in New York

    Homosexuelle in New York

    Homosexuelle in New York

    01971HD

    Homosexuelle in New York
  • 1979
    Death Magazine: or How to Be a Flowerpot

    Death Magazine: or How to Be a Flowerpot

    Death Magazine: or How to Be a Flowerpot

    01979HD

    A documentary about "Death" magazine, founded by "Screw" Magazine founder and publisher Al Goldstein, and its eventual failure.

    Death Magazine: or How to Be a Flowerpot
  • 1984
    The Bite

    The Bite

    The Bite

    51984HD

    Turned while visiting New York, down-on-her-luck Neue Deutsche Welle vampire Sylvana struggles to get by in 1980s West Berlin when she realizes none...

    The Bite
  • 1990
    Life Is Like a Cucumber

    Life Is Like a Cucumber

    Life Is Like a Cucumber

    5.51990HD

    Although too long by half, this documentary is subtitled "A Trip Through Lotti's Life" and that is essentially what it is. Although done in a style...

    Life Is Like a Cucumber
  • 2005
    Your Heart in My Head

    Your Heart in My Head

    Your Heart in My Head

    4.42005HD

    A retelling of the events that led to the death of Bernd Juergen Brandes. Brandes responded to Armin Meiwes' Internet ad in 2001, where Meiwes...

    Your Heart in My Head
  • 2021
    Die Nachtigall – Der grausame Sohn

    Die Nachtigall – Der grausame Sohn

    Die Nachtigall – Der grausame Sohn

    02021HD

    Rosa von Praunheim was inspired to make this film by his own radio play “Die Nachtigall” (The Nightingale) from 1986, when he improvised...

    Die Nachtigall – Der grausame Sohn
  • 1968
    Von Rosa von Praunheim

    Von Rosa von Praunheim

    Von Rosa von Praunheim

    51968HD

    Directional debut by Germany's most famous queer filmmaker.

    Von Rosa von Praunheim
  • 2008
    Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians

    Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians

    Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians

    3.52008HD

    As a result of the Holocaust and later, AIDS, the male homosexual community has sustained bitter losses and, according to Praunheim, lesbian women...

    Dead Gay Men and Living Lesbians
  • 2007
    Two Mothers

    Two Mothers

    Two Mothers

    02007HD

    Filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim searches for his biological mother after discovering late in life that he was adopted.

    Two Mothers
  • 2014
    Laura – Das Juwel von Stuttgart

    Laura – Das Juwel von Stuttgart

    Laura – Das Juwel von Stuttgart

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    Rosa von Praunheim creates the portrait of a committed woman, a fighter against homophobia and AIDS. The film, which honors Laura Halding-Hoppenheit,...

    Laura – Das Juwel von Stuttgart
  • 2025
    Rosa <3

    Rosa <3

    Rosa <3

    02025HD

    A sensual hommage to Germany's most productive queer filmmaker, Rosa von Praunheim.

    Rosa <3
  • 1990
    Die Weisheit

    Die Weisheit

    Die Weisheit

    01990HD

    short film by Rosa von Praunheim.

    Die Weisheit
  • 2007
    Mit Olga auf der Wolga

    Mit Olga auf der Wolga

    Mit Olga auf der Wolga

    02007HD

    A river trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, in which mainly German seniors take part. For 14 days you will experience a dense program of churches,...

    Mit Olga auf der Wolga
  • 1991
    Stolz und schwul

    Stolz und schwul

    Stolz und schwul

    01991HD

    Rosa von Praunheim interviews gay actor Kurt von Ruffin, Berlin-based promoter Harry Toste and activist Andreas Meyer-Hanno.

    Stolz und schwul
  • 1979
    Der 24. Stock

    Der 24. Stock

    Der 24. Stock

    01979HD

    A three hour documentary about the tenants of the 24th floor in a high-rise building in the Frankfurter Berg settlement who speak about their living...

    Der 24. Stock
  • 1972
    Was die Rechte nicht sieht, kommt erst recht aus dem Ohr heraus

    Was die Rechte nicht sieht, kommt erst recht aus dem Ohr heraus

    Was die Rechte nicht sieht, kommt erst recht aus dem Ohr heraus

    01972HD

    Early Rosa von Praunheim short film. Originally intended to be the ending of "Die Bettwurst".

    Was die Rechte nicht sieht, kommt erst recht aus dem Ohr heraus
  • 2020
    Operndiven - Operntunten

    Operndiven - Operntunten

    Operndiven - Operntunten

    82020HD

    Gay men love operas. Is that a stereotype? Markus Tiarks and Rosa von Praunheim try to find out.

    Operndiven - Operntunten
  • 1986
    September September

    September September

    September September

    01986HD

    "[This film] embodies (...) one of his [Hahnemann's] most mature films. Rainy rides along Schönhauser Allee, which seems to be depopulated. Past...

    September September