Why are German films often so formulaic even though Germany is a European culture? I love them but they follow formula very closely like Hollywood. What are the best German films?

Lola rennt

Besides these, there are some really good children's movies: More recently, the Bibi und Tina series as just one example. Looking back into the 80s and 70s, as well as into the present, I would even say that movies for children are what the German Film industry excels at. There is much less screaming and cake throwing and slimy monsters and much more discussing of matters that affect children in real life (even in phantasy plots) than in most US children's movies as far als I know them. The GDR was particularly well known for excellent children's movies but the west was and is good at it, too.

Die Feuerzangenbowle

What 10 things have you stopped doing in your life?

Zur Sache, Schätzchen (and its sequel)

Didi - alles im Eimer

In Wirtschaftswunder times, most Western German movies were junk but the GDR produced some very good ones, e.g. Western movies and Spur der Steine; in the 70s Paul und Paula. I definitely recommend both!

Do you believe that the US and Israel's preparations for all possibilities in response to potential Iranian attacks are sufficient to prevent a wider Middle East conflict?

Man spricht Deutsh

Das Haus in Montevideo

In jenen Tagen

King Charles III pays respects to Air India crash victims at his annual birthday parade - PBS

What is of absolutely horrible quality is the “movies” that are produced for TV. They are famously bad.

Here is a list of some (by no means all) German movies that are considered Classics (and a few that should be, in my opinion):

Nackt

Ford Stock Rises After Strong May Sales. The Pain Is Coming. - Barron's

I have seen some very good German movies. It is not that they don't exist, but they hardly ever achieve much fame. Especially since people have been accustomed to the dominance of US popular culture.

Metropolis

Berlin - Sinfonie einer Großstadt

What is your opinion on the band Nickelback? Why do they receive criticism from some people?

Es geschah am helllichten Tag

Es war eine rauschende Ballnacht

And many I can't think of at the moment.

Vantablack Paint Might Have A Legitimate Use Case In Space - Jalopnik