Iris Berben — Actor (41)

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Ultimate Trespass (1998)
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other title: Vergewaltigt – Eine Frau schlägt zurück
Christine Wagner is raped by a burglar in her house while her husband Stefan is on a business trip. When she later wants to report the break-in and the sexual assault to the police, her descriptions are believed to be implausible. The officer in charge considers her representations to be exaggerated and made up and decides not to deal with this case any further. Christine is frustrated by this and suppresses what has happened.

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My Family kills me (2011)
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other title: Meine Familie bringt mich um / Meine Familie bringt mich um!
Helen, in her early 50s, really doesn't know which problem she should solve first: her husband seems to be cheating on her, the children are in terrible puberty, things aren't going well with the gardening business, and she herself is going through menopause. When her old mother also has a stroke, the otherwise calm Helen threatens to go crazy.

TV

África, mi amor (2007)
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other title: Afrika, mon amour
Alemania, principios de siglo, Catalina, una mujer casada con un militar de alto rango decide abandonarle tras enterarse de que le ha sido infiel con su cuñada, quien se suicida antes de revelarle este terrible secreto. Sin ningún recurso, Catalina no puede sobrevivir en la Alemania de la época y decide embarcarse rumbo a las colonias alemanas en el continente africano. Allí intentará iniciar una nueva vida, a pesar de los continuos intentos de su perverso marido para hacerla desistir de su decisión. Rodada con un presupuesto de más de 10 millones de euros, esta épica miniserie de la cadena alemana ZDF narra la historia de superación de una mujer en el hostil escenario de las colonias alemanias de África, justo antes de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Por su estética y argumento, la cinta recuerda inevitablemente a la célebre ''Memorias de África''.

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Duel at Night (2007)
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other title: Duell in der Nacht
The committed inspector Jonas Birke, just new to the Frankfurt homicide squad, only has this one night left. The next day, his superior Lehm wants to present to the press the perpetrator who murdered the former police officer Rainer Mettich in a hotel room. One night - actually enough time to prove the crime to the convicted criminal Wolfram Ernst. But Birke has doubts: Mettich was about to testify about corruption to the police. His statement would have cost the careers of many bigwigs from business and the police. The well-known businessman Ludwig Wellingsen and his beautiful wife Isabel also seem to be involved in the matter.

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Lady Rettich, Czerni and I (1998)
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other title: Frau Rettich, die Czerni und ich / Madame Rettich, la Czerni et moi …
When Marie embarks on a road trip to a small seaside town, she’s joined by her quirky best friend Czerni and the eccentric, free-spirited schoolteacher Frau Rettich. What starts as a peaceful getaway quickly turns into an unpredictable journey of self-discovery, awkward romantic encounters, and hilarious escapades. As the trio’s personalities clash and their bond deepens, the trip becomes more than just a vacation—it’s a wild ride of love, friendship, and life’s unexpected twists. Frau Rettich, die Czerni und ich is a charming, offbeat comedy about finding yourself and embracing the chaos along the way.

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Supergirl (1971)
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other title: Supergirl - Das Mädchen von den Sternen / Supergirl – Das Mädchen von den Sternen
A beautiful woman, Supergirl Francesca Farnese, appears out of nowhere on a Bavarian highway. She wears only an orange jumpsuit and wants to go to Washington. Playboy Charly first takes her to Lake Starnberg, where she meets best-selling author Evers. He immediately leaves his wife and travels with Francesca to Spain, where he negotiates a project with the American film producer Polonsky. No one remains unimpressed by the mysterious beauty. Supergirl remains elusive— she quickly disappears again, leaving behind a warning to the inhabitants of Earth that an attack from outer space is imminent...

Movie

Hannelore Elsner: More Than One Life (2021)
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other title: Hannelore Elsner - Ohne Spiel ist mir das Leben zu ernst / Hannelore Elsner - Actrice sinon rien
Connue des spectateurs français pour son rôle dans la série policière Commissaire Léa Sommer, la comédienne allemande Hannelore Elsner, décédée en avril 2019 à l’âge de 76 ans, fut une figure incontournable du cinéma d’outre-Rhin, très appréciée du public pour sa chaleur, son humour et sa liberté. Sabine Lidl lui consacre un émouvant portrait, passant en revue un demi-siècle de carrière. Elle convoque les témoignages de celles et ceux qui ont côtoyé la comédienne et travaillé avec elle : l’acteur germano-suisse Mario Adorf (auquel ARTE a également consacré un portrait) et les réalisateurs Doris Dörrie (Cherry Blossoms et merveilleux démons), Edgar Reitz ou encore Oskar Roehler, qui lui offrit en 2000 l’un de ses plus beaux rôles dans L’insaisissable, le bouleversant portrait d’une écrivaine déchue, très remarqué dans les festivals internationaux.

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Weddings and Wokes: A Family Dilemma (2024)
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other title: Der Spitzname / 绰号
When Anna and Thomas invite their eccentric family to the Tyrolean Alps for their wedding, tensions rise as secrets, unresolved issues, and chaotic family dynamics threaten to derail the big day. From unexpected careers to overprotective parenting, nothing is as it seems, and the planned wedding is far from guaranteed.