Elyas M'Barek

Acting

Elyas M'Barek

Born May 29, 1982 · Munich, Germany (age 44)

Elyas M’Barek is an Austrian actor. M’Barek made his first feature film appearance while still in school, playing the character "Blaubart" in Dennis Gansel’s *Mädchen, Mädchen*. In the ARD early-evening series *Türkisch für Anfänger* (Turkish for Beginners), he played Cemil (Cem) Öztürk—a macho character of Turkish descent whose father moves in with a German woman and her children. In 2006, he wa…

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The Mortal Instruments: City of BonesThe Mortal Instruments: City of Bones · 2013
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
6.42013
MovieFantasyAction
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
The PhysicianThe Physician · 2013
The Physician
7.32013
MovieAdventureDrama
England, 1021: Born in a miserable mining town, Robert Cole swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote Isfahan, in Persia, where he meets Ibn Sina, the greatest healer of his time.
The WaveThe Wave · 2008
The Wave
7.52008
MovieDramaThriller
A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
Who Am IWho Am I · 2014
Who Am I
7.62014
MovieThriller
Benjamin, a young German computer whiz, is invited to join a subversive hacker group that wants to be noticed on the world's stage.
Chantal in FairylandChantal in Fairyland · 2024
Chantal in Fairyland
5.72024
MovieComedyFantasy
Chantal, an influencer with no followers, and her best friend Zeynep end up in a fairytale world thanks to an antique magic mirror that they think is a social media gimmick. The marriage-mad princes didn't expect such a badass princess. Thanks to her ghetto skills, Chantal does away with reactionary fairytale clichés, fights against curses and tyrannical kings - and, above all, fights for her friendship with Zeynep.
Rabbit Without Ears 2Rabbit Without Ears 2 · 2009
Rabbit Without Ears 2
5.82009
MovieComedyRomance
Two years have passed. There is a normal life, but handsome Ludo meets his old love, and Anna is very jealous...
The Collini CaseThe Collini Case · 2019
The Collini Case
7.42019
MovieDramaThriller
A young lawyer stumbles upon a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case.
Girls on TopGirls on Top · 2001
Girls on Top
5.22001
MovieComedy
The adventures of three teenage girls - Inken, Vicky and Lena - and their quest to have their first orgasm.

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Türkisch für AnfängerTürkisch für Anfänger · 2006
Türkisch für Anfänger
7.32006
SeriesComedy
Türkisch für Anfänger is a critically acclaimed German television comedy-drama series, which premiered on March 14, 2006 on Das Erste. It was created by Bora Dağtekin and produced by Hoffmann & Voges Ent. The show focuses on the German-Turkish stepfamily Schneider-Öztürk, their everyday lives and particularly on the eldest daughter Lena, who narrates the show. During the show's run of 52 episodes, topics covered included both typical problems of teenagers and cross-cultural experiences. Due to popular demand, the crew shot a third season consisting of 16 episodes, which were aired in Fall 2008. The show was also successful on foreign markets and got sold to and broadcast in more than 70 countries.

Cem Öztürk