ARD Degeto Film (Germany): 4

Cloud Atlas (2012) is an epic science fiction film helmed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. Adapted from David Mitchell’s 2004 novel, it tells a complex story with multiple plots taking place across six different time periods. As the narrative jumps between these eras, spanning centuries, each storyline gradually reaches a resolution. Interestingly, we see characters from previous eras appear in future ones through their writings. These recurring characters often have changed relationships with one another, with ...

Headhunters (2011) is a Norwegian action thriller film based on Jo Nesbø’s 2008 novel of the same name. The story follows Roger Brown, Norway’s most successful headhunter, who funds his extravagant lifestyle by stealing paintings from his clients. He is aided by his partner Ove, who works at a surveillance company and disables security systems for their heists. Roger declines an invitation to dinner from his mistress Lotte, leading to the end of their relationship. Meanwhile, Roger’s wife Diana, an art gallery owner, introduces him to Clas Greve, a former executive at GPS tech company HOTE. As Roger ...

The science fiction drama film, Mr. Nobody (2009), written and directed by Jaco Van Dormael, follows the life of Nemo Nobody. As the last mortal on Earth in a world where humans have achieved quasi-immortality, 118-year-old Nemo’s memories are fading. He shares his life story with a doctor and journalist, discussing his three main loves and the impact of his parents’ divorce on his journey. Throughout the film, the speculative narrative explores alternate life paths resulting from different decisions made by Nemo at ages nine, fifteen, and thirty-four. With a nonlinear structure incorporating the multiverse ...

Released in cinemas on September 28, 2007 in Norway, the inaugural film Varg Veum – Bitter Flowers (2007) was helmed by renowned Norwegian director Ulrik Imtiaz Rolfse. The story follows Varg Veum, a private detective hired by a prominent female politician to discreetly locate her missing daughter. However, his investigation leads him to uncover the shady dealings of an international corporation involved in corruption, illicit trade, and even murder.