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Vivian Naefe
Born July 21, 1956 · Hamburg, Germany (age 70)
Vivian Naefe is a German film director and screenwriter known for her work in television and film. She studied at the University of Television and Film Munich and began her career directing television films and series. Naefe gained recognition for directing the Wild Chicks film series, based on Cornelia Funke's novels, which were successful in Germany. Her work often explores themes of adolescence…
Known For
The Taste of Apple Seeds · 2013The Taste of Apple Seeds
★ 6.02013
MovieDrama
When Bertha dies, her granddaughter Iris inherits her house and finds herself back in the home where she and her cousin used to play dressing-up in the summer holidays. While she wanders from room to room, she gropes her way through memories and things she had forgotten: What did her grandfather really do before he went to war? Which men were Bertha’s daughters in love with? Who ate his apple with the seeds?
The Wild Chicks · 2006The Wild Chicks
★ 6.22006
MovieComedyFamily
Twelve-year-old Sprotte has a 'gang' with her three friends Frieda, Melanie, and Trude. Together, the girls care for Sprotte's grandmother's chickens. The new girl in school, Wilma, wishes to join the group, which Melanie is very unhappy about, and on top of all of that they have an ongoing revalisasion with a group of boys.
Balanceakt · 2018Balanceakt
★ 4.22018
MovieDrama
For the first time in her life, Marie has no control over her body. Multiple sclerosis makes everyday life a challenge and puts the relationship with her family to the test.
Wild Chicks in Love · 2007Wild Chicks in Love
★ 6.52007
MovieRomanceFamily
Five teenage girls navigate the twists and turns of their complicated emotional lives, and learn the secrets of the heart through their friendship.
Pizza Express · 1988Pizza Express
★ 8.51988
MovieDramaComedy
Leo · 2006Leo
★ 9.02006
MovieComedy
A murderous community of heirs is looking forward to big money too soon. After a long time, the Dargatz family meets again for the grandmother's funeral on her farm. Leo, the local priest, is entrusted with the regulation of family affairs and the opening of the will. What begins as a harmonious family gathering is slowly becoming a drama about hidden passion, greed and lust for murder. And the devout Leo must learn that not everything that is meant well ends well.
Bobby · 2002Bobby
★ 4.32002
MovieDrama
Bobby Kustermann is a young man with Down syndrome who lives in a loving family until his mother dies unexpectedly, leaving a hefty heritage. There is a dispute between Bobby's two siblings, Nanni and Johannes, as to whom could give Bobby a better home. Nanni and her husband Klaus would offer a “normal” family environment, but Klaus is only after the money. Johannes really wants to take care of Bobby and give him a home for the future. The problem is he is gay and lives with his partner Marc. The responsible offices don't like that at all. Only when the matter goes to court, do the parties to the dispute realize that this is mainly about Bobby's will and that he can actually best decide who he would like to live with in the future.
The Wild Chicks and Life · 2009The Wild Chicks and Life
★ 6.02009
MovieComedyFamily
The Wild Chicks are slowly growing out of their youthful gang years and have to face the worries of growing up on the sidelines of a big class trip before graduation.
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