Christian Genzel

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Christian Genzel

Born February 28, 1978 · Kassel, Hesse, West Germany (age 48)

Christian Genzel (*1978) works as a filmmaker and film journalist. His documentary FINDING PLANET PORNO: THE WILD JOURNEY OF AMERICAN CINEMA'S FIRST OUTLAW (2024, director/writer/producer), a portrait of cult director Howard Ziehm, celebrated its German premiere at the 58th Hof International Film Festival and was also screened at the Oldenburg Film Festival and the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Mo…

Known For

No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners' · 2022
No Way to Make a Living: A Look Back at 'The Frighteners'
★ 7.82022
MovieDocumentary
A retrospective of Peter Jackson's "The Frighteners" featuring new interviews with the cast & crew.
ShoppenShoppen · 2007
Shoppen
★ 6.02007
MovieComedyDrama
An almost bombproof method of staying single is called "speed dating". 18 people participate in such an event. Nine men and nine women are sitting opposite each other in order to sell optimally under the pressure of time and to find a partner. They are looking for a date - and have nothing else in common. They talk about allergies, cappuccino, consumer behavior, buses and designer clothes: the list of serious embarrassments is long. Yet none of the lonely hearts has given up the hope of romance.
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First OutlawFinding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw · 2024
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
2024
MovieDocumentary
Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: FINDING PLANET PORNO tells the story of filmmaker Howard Ziehm, whose MONA THE VIRGIN NYMPH was the first explicit feature film to be distributed in the US in 1970 - at a time when the production of pornography was still illegal. He later made the cult science fiction sex parody FLESH GORDON, whose production was plagued by battles against the law, an acute lack of money and other problems. The documentary approaches Howard's story on a personal level, and through his eyes and those of his companions it paints a thrilling portrait of an unusual person - and a time that brought about great social change. But what is left of it all?
EvilEvil · 2005
Evil
★ 6.52005
MovieDramaHorror
Prisoners working outdoors clash when one, Mark, is violently beaten after merely asking for water.
Blood of the TribadesBlood of the Tribades · 2016
Blood of the Tribades
★ 4.42016
MovieHorror
A vampire named Bathor turned an entire village to vampires, stuck around long enough to teach them to survive, and then promised to return in 2000 years after conquering the rest of the continent. The only problem with this plan is that the vampires, although immortal, have only a limited capacity for memory. As time passes, they forget their utopian society and led by the totalitarian zealot Grando, become paranoid, superstitious fundamentalists, splitting their society by race and gender lines, seeking to destroy those who are deemed sinful. Long-forgotten lovers Élisabeth and Fantine find that, with the help of those who were banished in the past, it is their fate to piece together the past and help preserve the little that remains before Bathor’s impending return.
Schlimmer geht's nimmer!Schlimmer geht's nimmer! · 2008
Schlimmer geht's nimmer!
★ 1.02008
MovieComedy
The shy Michael dreams of becoming a great director and wants to make a romance. His childhood friend Bobby - owner of a red light bar - agrees to fund Michael's first film. On one condition: porn instead of a romance.
Cinema dell' oscuritàCinema dell' oscurità · 2017
Cinema dell' oscurità
2017
MovieHorrorMystery
A short directed by Christian Genzel.
Die MuseDie Muse · 2011
Die Muse
2011
MovieThriller
A young woman awakes in a cell in a basement. A man introduces himself to her: He is a writer and needs her as an inspiration for his new book. He forcibly tries to convince her to stay and help him. A cruel power game develops between the two of them.

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Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First OutlawFinding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw · 2024
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
2024
MovieDocumentary
Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: FINDING PLANET PORNO tells the story of filmmaker Howard Ziehm, whose MONA THE VIRGIN NYMPH was the first explicit feature film to be distributed in the US in 1970 - at a time when the production of pornography was still illegal. He later made the cult science fiction sex parody FLESH GORDON, whose production was plagued by battles against the law, an acute lack of money and other problems. The documentary approaches Howard's story on a personal level, and through his eyes and those of his companions it paints a thrilling portrait of an unusual person - and a time that brought about great social change. But what is left of it all?

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Blood of the TribadesBlood of the Tribades · 2016
Blood of the Tribades
★ 4.42016
MovieHorror
A vampire named Bathor turned an entire village to vampires, stuck around long enough to teach them to survive, and then promised to return in 2000 years after conquering the rest of the continent. The only problem with this plan is that the vampires, although immortal, have only a limited capacity for memory. As time passes, they forget their utopian society and led by the totalitarian zealot Grando, become paranoid, superstitious fundamentalists, splitting their society by race and gender lines, seeking to destroy those who are deemed sinful. Long-forgotten lovers Élisabeth and Fantine find that, with the help of those who were banished in the past, it is their fate to piece together the past and help preserve the little that remains before Bathor’s impending return.

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