Forbidden Films (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2014, Forbidden Films is a war, history and documentary film directed by Felix Moeller, running about 94 minutes. “The hidden legacy of Nazi Film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Between 1933 and 1945 roughly 1200 films were made in Germany, of which 300 were banned by the Allied forces. Today, around 40 films, called "Vorbehaltsfilme", are locked away from the public with an uncertain future. Should they be re-released, destroyed, or continue to be neglected? Verbotene Filme takes a closer look at some of these forbidden films.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Films stars Johanna Liebeneiner as Herself, Margarethe von Trotta as Herself, Oskar Roehler as Himself and Moshe Zimmermann as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Forbidden Films has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Films page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Films tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Films (2014)?
- In US, Forbidden Films is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden Films worth watching?
- Forbidden Films holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Films?
- Forbidden Films stars Johanna Liebeneiner, Margarethe von Trotta, Oskar Roehler, Moshe Zimmermann and Ernst Szebedits.