Best Films for German-Learners

Teachers and students enjoy German movies in the German classroom. But which ones are most suitable? Which films in German are the best ones to use for German? This article discusses various aspects of using German feature films for instruction, including a parental film permission form template, and a list of over 30 films in German, most available in the U.S. and Canada on DVD in German with English subtitles. New to DVD/video are several recent German productions, including Downfall (Der Untergang), the Heimat trilogy, and Sophie Scholl.
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