Günter Meyer

Ein bisschen Luft unter die Flügel

Founded in 1954 as the “Deutsche Hochschule für Filmkunst”, today's “Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen” is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The documentary traces the history of the university. Graduates of the school have their say and excerpts of student films from five decades are presented.

Spuk im Reich der Schatten

Now Balthasar, the true murderer of the shepherd, has had to take the place of his brother Friedrich in the glass coffin of the crypt. Thus Friedrich Freiherr von Kuhlbanz has finally found peace in the shadow realm. But Maja is still looking for a way to him and sticks to her love for Friedrich. Apparently, however, Balthasar wants to use her longing to satisfy his thirst for revenge on von Kuhlbanz. A victim and black magic come just at the right time with his diabolical plan.

Ol' Witch

Eight year old Paul and his mother just moved to a skyscraper. After an embarrassing encounter with Anna, Paul meets her in the elevator. Anna makes fun of him and they start to quarrel. They can't arrange about going up or down. The elevator suddenly drops and carries them deep down into the realms of a wicked witch. The witch is out for their youth, since her own time is running out. Their only chance against her is for once to help together. They meet a blind horse, a clock without clock hand and a knight without courage helping them on their journey.

Ol' Witch

Eight year old Paul and his mother just moved to a skyscraper. After an embarrassing encounter with Anna, Paul meets her in the elevator. Anna makes fun of him and they start to quarrel. They can't arrange about going up or down. The elevator suddenly drops and carries them deep down into the realms of a wicked witch. The witch is out for their youth, since her own time is running out. Their only chance against her is for once to help together. They meet a blind horse, a clock without clock hand and a knight without courage helping them on their journey.

Kai from the Box

Kai, a young boy, living in 1923 Berlin tries to convince an American businessman that he can market his chewing gum better than anyone else in town.

Kai from the Box

Kai, a young boy, living in 1923 Berlin tries to convince an American businessman that he can market his chewing gum better than anyone else in town.

Wenn's donnert, blüht der Gummibaum

Some unusually intense meteorological event causes a family to suddenly swap roles. That means that the children are in charge and the adults must obey. Coincidentally, mother’s new admirer, Mr. Droehmbüdel, proposes marriage but when he enters their apartment, he is very surprised by the strange family relationships. With determination her son (Tom) tries to chase him away against constant pleas from his mother and grandmother. But Mr. Droehmbüdel does not give up and is constantly inventing new ways to gain access to his future home.

Das Ohr und wir

Short humorous documentary about the sounds of Berlin.

Das Ohr und wir

Short humorous documentary about the sounds of Berlin.

Bunnebake

Children's movie produced for Eastern German Television. Musical.