German Language               Heinrich Heine: Alchemist of Suffering  Who was Heinrich Heine? A vulnerable dreamer, calculating cynic, revolutionary, or bon vivant? One thing is certain: his ability to transform personal suffering into poetry makes him a literary master. Filmed entirely on location, this three-part series explores the major experiences and artistic influences in the life of one of Germany’s greatest lyric poets.               Hermann Hesse: Champion of the Individual In an age of the masses, Hermann Hesse always espoused the cause of the individual. This program traces the career of the Nobel prize-winning author, combining beautiful location footage, readings, photographs, and Hesse’s own paintings, letters, and first editions.             Into a New Century: 1789-1832   This program chronicles the second half of Goethe’s life, covering his ongoing literary achievements, his friendship and collaboration with Schiller, and his introspection. Excerpts from his letters and autobiography, Poetry and Truth, reveal his reactions to growing older and the larger events of his day, such as the French Revolution and Napoleon’s rise. With dramatizations, readings, original editions, and scenes from stage productions, the program looks at his verse epic Hermann and Dorothea, his novel Elective Affinities, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the "Marienbad elegy," and his life’s project,               The Young Goethe: 1749-1775 A newly qualified doctor of law, Goethe views his invitation to the Weimar court in 1775 as a chance to leave the past behind—a past that has already seen two literary triumphs. This documentary traces Goethe’s early years, looking at his education, legal training, love affairs, and formative experiences. Using diary accounts, original manuscripts, location footage, period paintings, and readings from his works, the program highlights the writing of his popular play, Götz von Berlichingen, and his wildly successful novel, The Sorrows of Young Werther.                               German Education Films             Anne Frank and the Holocaust   A thirteen-year-old, fun-loving, Jewish girl is suddenly required to go into hiding in Nazi-controlled Holland during World War II to try to avoid death. Students learn how she and seven others had to adapt to a very different lifestyle for two years in a secret annex. Adolf Hitler and concentration camps are discussed.               Berlin: Capital of a United Germany     With the dismantling of the Berlin Wall, the people of Berlin, and all of Germany, are united and hopeful about their future. Includes historic footage.               Bilder und Schilder     If you traveled to Germany, could you read the various signs you'd be likely to see? Test your reading comprehension skills and see if you can understand the words commonly seen on German signs.               Das Alphabet auf Deutsch     This introduction to the German language offers many examples--all in simple German--to give beginning students practice with new vocabulary words and simple sentence construction.               Discovering Germany     United Germany can dazzle with the rich cultural heritage of its palaces and castles. Relive the historic events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall and explore the study in contrasts that characterizes a new Berlin.               Ein Besuch in Bayern     This introductory visit to Bavaria focuses on Munich and the charming village of Garmisch, high in the German Alps. You'll see fairy-tale castles and cows who walk themselves home. The simple German narration is easy to understand.               Einkauf in Deutschland     A trip to German stores, shops, and markets will give students lots of practice with simple sentence constructions and will provide vocabulary enrichment, while students enjoy a slice of German life.                Freizeit     Was tust du w?hrend deiner Freizeit? Learn what Germans do with their 'Freizeit,' or free time, while you expand your German vocabulary           Holocaust: A History   Jewish people have been the victims of discrimination for thousands of years, but during no period in history were they as victimized as they were during the Nazi Holocaust. Learn about the historical struggle of the Jewish people. Understand what motivated Hitler and discover how he rose to power. Witness the ramifications of Hitler's 'New Order' of Aryan Predominance and learn about what happened on Kristallnacht. See how Hitler put his plan to annihilate European Jews into motion, and learn about the raw horror that results from intolerance and from fear of diversity.               Introducing Bavaria     This introduction to Germany's largest region focuses on Munich and the charming village of Garmisch, which lies below the Zugspitze in the German Alps, where fairy-tale castles decorate the Bavarian landscape.               Introducing Germany     Germany is a beautiful country with wonderful architecture. Discover its appeal, and learn about the history of Germany.               Munich's Oktoberfest (English)     What started as a wedding party more than 180 years ago is still going strong. Every year, millions of people visit the Oktoberfest grounds in Munich to enjoy a slice of Bavarian life.               New Germany: A History     Germany's history is explored, from the Roman Empire, to the Middle Ages, to the Thirty Years' War. Prussia and the unification process are discussed, and we'll look at the modern era through the fall of communism.               Oktoberfest in Munchen (German)     Oktoberfest features parades, music, dancing, carnival rides, lots of food, and one of the largest aggregations of revelers in the world. Discover the cultural and linguistic benefits of this celebration.               Tiere in der Welt     The animals of the world parade through this program to help beginning German students improve their vocabulary and their general comprehension of the language. This is a charming and simple video that's suitable for all ages.               Zahlen und Farben auf Deutsch     Here is the German language vocabulary builder that you have been wanting! This great introduction to German numbers and colors is geared to help your beginning students to understand the basics.