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?

Die Feuerzangenbowle

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):

Didi - alles im Eimer

What ESPN’s Football Power Index is projecting for Big 12 rivals BYU and Utah in 2025 - Deseret News

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.

Es war eine rauschende Ballnacht

Metropolis

Where can I find BPO projects?

Nackt

Zur Sache, Schätzchen (and its sequel)

Lola rennt

Need a different reason to eat more fiber? How about microplastics? - The Seattle Times

In jenen Tagen

Man spricht Deutsh

Berlin - Sinfonie einer Großstadt

Why do you allow your cat to lie in bed with you?

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!

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

Das Haus in Montevideo

Adam Scott, nearly 45 years old, with chance to redefine career on U.S. Open Sunday - NBC Sports

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.

Es geschah am helllichten Tag

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

Qualifying results: Shore Lunch 250 presented by Dutch Boy at Elko Speedway - arcaracing.com