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Das Boot (film)

"Das Boot," released in 1981, was a successful German epic film set during World War II, starring German actors Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer and Klaus Wennemann.

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Wolfgang Petersen pictured in 2019

'Das Boot' director Wolfgang Petersen dies at 81

The successful action director died at his home in Los Angeles after losing a battle with cancer, his assistant said.
ArtsAugust 16, 2022
Jürgen Prochnow wearing glasses and holding up an award.

Hollywood star Jürgen Prochnow at 80

As a submarine commander in "Das Boot," he became "the German face" in Hollywood, working on both sides of the Atlantic.
FilmJune 9, 2021
Wolfgang Petersen, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa/B. Munker

'The NeverEnding Story,' 'Das Boot' director at 80

Wolfgang Petersen is one of the most successful German filmmakers in Hollywood.
CultureMarch 13, 2021
Filmszene TV-Serie Das Boot

'Das Boot' resurfaces as a TV series

Anti-war classic film "Das Boot" is being relaunched as an eight-part series, this time with strong roles for women.
CultureNovember 23, 2018
A soldier leans over a woman who is covered in dirt and holding her head in her hand

Cinematic gems screen at Munich Film Festival

DW looks at 10 noteworthy films showing at the 2018 festival, including a TV series that's already causing a sensation.
CultureJuly 4, 2018
01.2012 DW PopXport

PopXport: The German Music Magazine

Ace Tee's viral hit, new Soul from Rhonda -- and Friends of Gas shake up the punk scene.
MusicFebruary 10, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 24.12.2016

KINO SPECIAL with Wolfgang Petersen. The director recounts some of the highlights of his career.
CultureDecember 23, 2016
Deutschland Interview mit dem Regisseur Wolfgang Petersen.

KINO SPECIAL with Wolfgang Petersen

KINO SPECIAL with Wolfgang Petersen. The director recounts some of the highlights of his career.
CultureDecember 23, 2016
Wolfgang Petersen

'Das Boot' director Wolfgang Petersen unpacks film secrets

Wolfgang Petersen reveals his biggest mistake and explains why "Four vs. the Bank" is only possible in Germany.
CultureDecember 22, 2016
Juergen Prochnow in "Das Boot," Copyright: picture-alliance/KPA

Classic film 'Das Boot' to be continued as TV series

Considered one of the best films of all time, the submarine classic is to be continued.
June 23, 2016
Das Boot Film Jürgen Prochnow

Jürgen Prochnow at 75

Jürgen Prochnow at 75
June 10, 201610 images
DW popxport - Klaus Doldinger

Klaus Doldinger – Music legend on tour

Klaus Doldinger is a composing legend. Now he’s recorded new versions of his hits with pop stars.
MusicApril 30, 201603:09 min
Deutschland Wolfgang Petersen bei den Dreharbeiten zu Hans im Glueck

11 films by German director Wolfgang Petersen

Wolfgang Petersen, the director of the 1981 classic "Das Boot," turns 80.
CultureMarch 14, 201611 images
Director Wolfgang Petersen (Photo: DW)

Wolfgang Petersen turns 75

Birthday greetings for Germany's top Hollywood director.
March 11, 2016
BERLIN - APRIL 21: German actor Otto Sander arrives for the premiere of the German film 'Basta. Rotwein oder Totsein' April 21, 2005 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Top German actor dies

One of Germany's top stage actors Otto Sander has died. Sander, 72, became known to world film audiences for his role in "Das Boot." His baritone voice was prized in narration and German-language audio books.
September 12, 2013
white bedsheet with nokia logo--connecting people in blue, crossed out replaced with betraying people in red

Postcard from Bochum

The planned shutdown of a Nokia plant has put working-class Bochum in the national spotlight.
January 29, 2008
Lothar-Günther Buchheim

"Das Boot" Author Dies

German writer and art collector Lothar-Günther Buchheim has died at the age of 89.
February 23, 2007