Peter Matic Movies

A same-sex couple puts their long-term relationship to the test as they negotiate the mechanics of having a baby in this German comedy. Sandra (Nicole Ansari) and Iris (Eva Gerzig) are a lesbian couple who have been partners for the past eight years. However, their relationship has hit a rough patch, and Iris thinks that they need something to solidify their commitment -- specifically, she wants to have a child. Sandra, an architect who is strongly devoted to her career, isn't so sure that this is a good idea, but Iris is convinced and begins pondering possible sperm donors. One day, Iris has a chance meeting with Antonio (Ralf Bauer), a friendly and good-looking man, and decides he's the right guy for the job. Sandra, however, is initially dubious since Antonio is one of her co-workers, and one she considers a rival. Instead of bringing Sandra and Iris together, the debate over Antonio only widens the rift between them. In time, Iris decides to take up with her friend Rosie (Viktoria Schubert), while Sandra indulges her love/hate relationship with Antonio by having a baby herself, with him as the donor. Zwei Frauen, Ein Mann und Ein Baby had its American premier at the 2001 San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival; an English-dubbed version was prepared for possible wide release in the United States. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda (Jurgen Prochnow) has given his patented worldcar to a German automaker for testing, he is confronted by ominous men, eager to get their hands on his patent. Evil Arab petroleum lords also want to stop this threat to the gasoline market any way they can. Unable to disentangle himself from the women who keep him distracted, Korda is slow to realize that even his closest associates may be trying to send him six feet under. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Anna and Otto Quangel (Hildegaard Knef and Carl Raddatz) are an elderly couple during the time of the Nazi domination of Germany. When their son is killed while fighting to occupy France, they are shocked out of their complacency and begin sending postcards all over Berlin with the inscription "The Fuhrer has murdered my son." This earns them the ire of the Gestapo -- and a death sentence. With the help of friends, this brave couple manages to meet their deaths with a rare dignity. On its initial release in Germany, this movie was met with open weeping and cheers for the performance of the seldom-seen but highly regarded actress Hildegaard Knef. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Willy Fritsch and his son Thomas co-star in this Austrian comedy directed by Axel Von Ambesser. Clemens Andermann (Willy) is a successful businessman and ladies man whose son Andreas (Thomas) is equally unsuccessful in love and the business world. Andreas does score big in the theater before moving onto motion picture stardom. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi