Drost

After 35 years of military service, Officer Jürgen Drost takes on the job of mayor in the small village where he lived with his mother after World War II. The transition to civilian life comes as more of a shock than he expected, causing him to rethink many aspects of his life.

Directed by Claus Dobberke, Drost leans on a strong ensemble — Klaus Schleiff, Annelise Matschulat, Elsa Grube-Deister — 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 drama titles of 1986.