Der Liebesdienst

Hella and Günter want to have a baby, but it doesn't work out. With a few beers in the crown, Günter has the idea that saves the day: why shouldn't his friend Norbert try to inseminate him? Hella, however, is not so easy to persuade to have an affair.

Directed by Jochen Thomas, Der Liebesdienst leans on a strong ensemble — Walter Plathe, Uta Eisold, Michael Pan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.