Germans page literature-based pics

Filmmakers delve into Third Reich, adaptations BERLIN -- Beloved literary adaptations and a continuing fascination with the Third Reich remain evident in a number of upcoming German productions, but a slew of Teutonic filmmakers are eagerly exploring more psychological issues, such as the emotional impact of love, longing and obsession. Pics based on popular books are usually surefire hits here, and not just quirky laffers like screwball comedy "Warum Maenner nicht zuhoeren und Frauen schlecht einparken" (Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps) and "Vollidiot" (Complete Idiot), but also gothic thrillers like "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer," psycho-sexual dramas such as "The Elementary Particles," and even the Adolf Hitler pic "Downfall," all of which enjoyed boffo box office success after dominating the bestselling... [read full story]