15 May 1998
My Name Is Joe
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Elephant Heart
Marko Stemper, 19 years old, comes from a disadvantaged background and works as a window cleaner. His father, an alcoholic, tyrannizes the whole family, so Marko's only joy in life is boxing. As he is the most promising talent in his club, Gerd Hermsbach, a local demimonde boss, offers him the opportunity to become a professional. Marko accepts, but has to pay a high price...
2002
Top Billed Cast
Daniel Brühl Marko Stemper
Manfred Zapatka Gerd Hermsbach
Jochen Nickel Axel Stemper
Angelika Bartsch Renate Stemper
Erhan Emre Bülent
Thierry van Werveke Kopella
Jana Thies Sara
Luana Bellinghausen Verena Stemper
Mircea Krishan Nessel
Sebastian Schipper Baerwald
Hilmi Sözer Cem
Christian Tasche Barkeeper Rolf
David Halina Disco Dancer
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