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German Films

Get to know the talent behind your favorite German films and TV series with a few short and personal questions.

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August 20 · 11 min
Bayan Layla
We’re honored to be actress Bayan Layla’s podcast premiere! We talk about her love for her work – and cooking. A developing obsession with knitting, the joy of teaching and language. And her ability to manage her energy just perfectly. Plus there’s an honorable mention of prior Pod-guest DOP Tim Kuhn. It was a pleasure - Enjoy! Find out more about Bayan and her latest work: https://players.de/actresses/bayan-layla/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
July 30 · 11 min
Isa Willinger
What documentary director Isa Willinger enjoys most about shooting her films is the observational style – describing it as full of poetry. In our conversation we also touch on the value and depth of long friendships, the experience of watching & dancing to Dirty Dancing as a teen and the importance of leaving one’s comfort zone more fearlessly. It was a pleasure - Enjoy! Find out more about Isa and her latest work: https://www.isawillinger.de/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
July 9 · length unknown
Jonas Nay
For our 100th episode, we're celebrating with our very first guest — actor, composer, and singer Jonas Nay! He opens up about balancing acting, composing & his band Pudeldame, and why thankfulness keeps him grounded. Oh, and if you know of any biopics about German musicians — Jonas is looking! Happy 100 episodes, and thank you so much for listening! Enjoy! Find out more about Jonas and his latest work: https://klostermann-thamm.de/schauspieler/jonas-nay https://jonasnay.de/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
June 18 · length unknown
Lydia Geissler
When make-up and special effects artist Lydia Geissler doesn’t dream about living under water, she re-considers her almost career choice of criminal investigator. We talked about her love for the movie Carol, the wonderful 1980-ies series Fantaghirò and the joy of a weekend breakfast with lots of time to savor it. It was a blast – enjoy! Find out more about Lydia and her latest work: https://www.lg-makeupartist.com/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
May 28 · 12 min
Enzo Brumm
It was a joy to talk to actor Enzo Brumm – about the invisible work of acting (hint: lots of reading) or filmmaking in general, his love for a great Steak Frites, the beauty of nature (Norway is a favorite) and why a bit more action and less talking might be the way to go. We had a blast – Enjoy! Find out more about Enzo and his latest work: https://players.de/actors/enzo-brumm/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
May 7 · length unknown
Philipp Trauer
Producer on the Move Philipp Trauer and I talked & laughed about our favorite obsession - research, the joy of a great slice of warm sourdough bread with butter – shout-out to #juliusbrantner bakery in Munich, his experience of watching Rust & Bone in Cannes (goosebumps included), a George-Clooney-Hair manifestation and the thrill of producing. Enjoy! Find out more about Philipp and his latest work: https://www.instagram.com/philipptrauer/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
April 16 · length unknown
Joscha Bongard
Joscha Bongard is wearing many director-hats – from short film to documentary and now his feature film debut, he’s done it all. And in between he relaxes while listening to podcasts on walks, enjoys a good steak tartare with frites, deep late-night talks with friends - and his breakfast YouTube-watch is definitely unique and unusual, but fun. Enjoy! Find out more about Joscha and his latest work: https://joschabongard.com/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
April 16 · length unknown
Anna Roller
For writer & director Anna Roller rehearsing is the best part of filmmaking. We talk about her current obsession with book binding, citron aubergine (aka lemon eggplant) and speculative design as a way to shape the future. And on top she gave us two great recommendations. It was a lot of fun – Enjoy! Find out more about Anna and her latest work: https://yumi-management.com/client/anna-roller/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
March 26 · length unknown
Yves Hensel
Writer/Director Yves Hensel chattet with us about a formative LORD OF THE RINGS cinema experience in his youth, the importance of empathy, singing and making music on his own – and Hummus, of course! Enjoy! Find out more about Yves and his latest work: https://schlag-agentur.de/yves-hensel#!/1 https://www.audible.de/pd/Loch-Dorcha-See-der-Verdammten-Hoerbuch/B0FP26FL38 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
March 5 · length unknown
Alexandra Brodski
Director Alexandra Brodski talks to us about her love for filmmaking, her obsession with Yoga, Tomatoes & Salman Rushdie – not necessarily in that order. And why watching #TheNanny holds special meaning for her and also why she doesn’t have time for regrets. Enjoy! Find out more about Alex and her latest work: https://www.alexandrabrodski.com/ https://www.talentrepublicagency.de/directors/alexandra-brodski You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de © Jacintha Nolte
February 12 · 14 min
Enno Trebs
Enno Trebs is the German EFP Shooting Star 2026 – Congratulations! We managed to catch up with the actor for a thoughtful and fun conversation about the importance of balance, the happiness a dog can bring into one’s life and got some great recommendations to boot #bestbrother. And managed to include a #TimothyChalamet shout-out. Enjoy! Find out more about Enno and his latest work: https://agentur-lambsdorff.de/schauspieler/enno-trebs/vita/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
January 22 · 7 min
Visar Morina
During the postproduction for his latest film – which will be screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026 - director Visar Morina took the time to talk to us about producing, getting lost in music, the joy of reading Annie Ernaux, his love for Feta – and most wonderfully, his deep understanding for Homer Simpson. Enjoy! Find out more about Visar and his latest work: https://www.felix-bloch-erben.de/de/fbe/agentur/29634 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
January 1 · 8 min
Samirah Breuer
Our talk with actress Samirah Breuer covered reenacting favorite movies with friends as a kid, her love for walks, a #TimKuhn shout-out – and wonderfully enough, the joy of home-cooked family meals. The talented performer gave us some fun insights into her creative mind. Enjoy! Find out more about Samirah and her latest work: https://schlag-agentur.de/samirah-breuer#!/1 You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Dec 25, 2025 · 12 min
Tobias Eckerlin
Our talk with director and animator Tobias Eckerlin covered his passion for movies, the forbidden mystery of a particular Star Wars scene, food – and wonderfully enough, the chilled hobbit lifestyle. The Student Academy Award winner gave us some fun insights into his creative mind. Enjoy! Find out more about Tobias and his latest work: https://tobiaseckerlin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tobiaseckerlin.visuals/?hl=de You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Dec 4, 2025 · 9 min
Billie Mind
Obsessed with T2 and having a life-motto straight from #LordOfTheRings – sound designer and editor Billie Mind gave us some interesting insights into her creative mindset and the importance of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY for her film obsession. Enjoy! Find out more about Billie and her latest work: https://www.billiemind.com/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Nov 13, 2025 · 8 min
Johanna Thalmann
Quick and painless – director and writer Johanna Thalmann had fun with our questions and shared a terrific story about a chocolate bar sabotaging her Blue Lagoon-screening, the best way to eat an omelet and Jeans & Poetry Slam are a surefire combination. Enjoy! Find out more about Johanna and her latest work: https://agentur-midpoint.com/johanna-thalmann/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Oct 23, 2025 · 20 min
Michael Epp
Actor Michael Epp does a great interview – we talked about his obsession with piano playing, the joy of Italian food, the advantage of working with a director who comes from acting and an interesting motto: “Don’t be desperate – until you are!” Enjoy! Find out more about Michael and his latest work: https://spiel-kind.com/maleactors/epp-michael/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Oct 2, 2025 · 18 min
Fred Burle
Producer on the Move Fred Burle and I talked & laughed about our favorite hero/anti-hero Snoopy, invisibility aka “the ostrich-maneuver”, the random joy of white-chocolate ice cream, the unexpected pleasure of watching life play out on a cinema screen while seeing BOYHOOD and, of course! - Ben Wishaw. Plain and simple: a really fun conversation – enjoy! Find out more about Fred and his latest work: https://www.onetwofilms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fred.burle/ You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Sep 11, 2025 · 22 min
Amaury Laurent Bernier
What did we talk about with composer Amaury Laurent Bernier? The obsession with great food, of course! As well as his unusual life- and career story, Doctor Who and his very special connection to the series Tatortreiniger. We had a blast – Enjoy! Find out more about Amaury and his latest work: https://www.amaury-bernier.com/ https://linktr.ee/amaurylaurentbernier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7a25386d-4aee-4547-898b-880bd4a8a91e You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de
Aug 21, 2025 · 10 min
Ngo The Chau
When talking to director & DOP Ngo The Chau he revealed a deep appreciation for all things Marvel – shout-out to Wolverine – and Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. Why acting was his entry-job into the world of filmmaking, the importance of food, Tony Leung and not doing regrets. What a great conversation – enjoy! Find out more about Chau and his latest work: https://www.froehlich-management.com/talents/ngo-the-chau You can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shorttake/?hl=de

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