Michael Ende

Michael Ende was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is best known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story; other famous works include Momo and Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer (Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver). His works have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 35 million copies, and adapted as motion pictures, stage plays, operas and audio books. Ende is one of the most popular and famous German authors of the 20th century, mostly due to the enormous success of his children's fiction. He was not strictly a children's writer, however, as he wrote books for adults too. Ende's writing could be described as a surreal mixture of reality and fantasy.

Works

Momo

Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes friends with everybody in the neighborhood. But when a powerful international corporation starts stealing everybody’s time, nobody has any time left for her, let alone their friends or families. Momo, together with Master Hora, the custodian of time, are the only ones who can go up against the time thieves before all is lost forever.

Release Date: 2025-09-25

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

5.9

Jim Button and the Wild 13

A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.

Release Date: 2020-10-01

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 49

6.4

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.

Release Date: 2018-03-29

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 161

Cathedrals

The city of Ordos, in the middle of China, was build for a million people yet remains completely empty. Ordos is not so much a place but a symbol of babylonic hype. But nothing will change - as long as people believe.

Release Date: 2014-07-04

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Autoren erzählen

Autoren erzählen

Release Date: 2012-04-27

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Momo
7.3

Momo

There is a little girl in a cargo train driving through the night: The orphan Momo, who is looking for a new home. As a conductor become suspicious and stops the train, Momo has to jump off. She meets the little turtle Cassiopeia, who is accompanying Momo from now on. Together, the two find a small cozy town in which they immediately make the acquaintance of Beppo The Sweeper. Beppo takes care of Momo and realizes that she has a special gift: Simply her presence enchants people and brings out the best in them. Only the mysterious gray gentlemen, who appear increasingly in the town, are unimpressed by Momo's gift and continue their dark business.

Release Date: 2003-11-03

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 3

5.0

Tales from the Neverending Story: Resurrection

The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia. Part 4 of 4 in DVD releases

Release Date: 2003-07-10

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 2

4.5

Tales from the Neverending Story: Badge of Courage

The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia. Part 3 of 4 in DVD releases

Release Date: 2003-06-05

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 4

7.1

Momo

Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes friends with everybody in the neighborhood. But when a powerful international corporation starts stealing everybody’s time, nobody has any time left for her, let alone their friends or families. Momo, together with Master Hora, the custodian of time, are the only ones who can go up against the time thieves before all is lost forever.

Release Date: 2001-12-21

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 87

Wunschpunsch
7.7

Wunschpunsch

Release Date: 2001-11-09

Department: Writing

Job: Book

Episode Count: 52

Vote Count: 20

Tales from the Neverending Story
5.5

Tales from the Neverending Story

Twelve-year-old Bastian Balthazar Bux had lost the wonderful imagination he had as a child somewhere between growing older, watching TV, going to school and playing with his Gameboy. But when his mother dies suddenly, Bastian's limitless imagination is reborn. Bastian comes across a magical book, 'The Neverending Story,' in a curious little bookstore. Inspired by the book, Bastian creates an enchanted world called Fantasia, inhabited by dragons, dark knights and assorted heroes and villains.

Release Date: 2001-10-14

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 12

4.4

Tales from the Neverending Story: The Gift

The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.

Release Date: 2001-10-13

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 5

4.3

Tales from the Neverending Story: The Beginning

The Childlike Empress lies in limbo between life and death and the only hope for her kingdom lies in the ability of a young boy to transcend the boundaries of fantasy in this tale of myth and magic that is certain to capture the imagination. As young Bastian opens the pages of "The Neverending Story," he learns that the Childlike Princess is near death and Fantasia is in danger of falling prey to the Dark Princess Xayide. Soon falling through the written page and into a world beyond his wildest imagination, Bastian's alter ego Atreyu must enlist the help of his trusty sidekick Fly Girl and mischievous hucksters Rip Rowdy and Wexlerian if there is any hope of unlocking the mystery of the Southern Oracle and awakening the Childlike Empress to bring order back to Fantasia.

Release Date: 2001-10-06

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 7

Jim Knopf
6.2

Jim Knopf

Release Date: 1999-11-12

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 4

The NeverEnding Story
5.4

The NeverEnding Story

The animated adventures of Bastian Balthazar Bux in the enchanted storybook world of Fantasia.

Release Date: 1995-12-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 10

4.4

The NeverEnding Story III

A young boy must restore order when a group of bullies steal the magical book that acts as a portal between Earth and the imaginary world of Fantasia.

Release Date: 1994-10-26

Department: Writing

Job: Characters

Vote Count: 384

5.7

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more.

Release Date: 1990-10-25

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 805

Der Goggolori

Release Date: 1987-12-31

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

7.0

Momo

Momo is a young orphan girl who lives in the ruins of an old Roman amphitheater and becomes friends with everybody in the neighborhood. But when a powerful international corporation starts stealing everybody’s time, nobody has any time left for her, let alone their friends or families. Momo, together with Master Hora, the custodian of time, are the only ones who can go up against the time thieves before all is lost forever.

Release Date: 1986-07-16

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Character: Passagier im Zug

Vote Count: 68

7.2

The NeverEnding Story

While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing.

Release Date: 1984-04-06

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Vote Count: 4056

Zu Besuch bei Michael Ende

Release Date: 1984-02-09

Character: Self

Heut' abend

Heut' abend

Release Date: 1980-02-03

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Jim Knopf und die Wilde 13
8.0

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Jim Knopf und die Wilde 13

Release Date: 1978-11-26

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 4

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
8.0

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

The story begins on a tiny island called Morrowland, which has just enough space for a small palace, a train station and rails all around the island, a grocery store, a small house, a king, two subjects, a locomotive named Emma, and a locomotive engineer by the name of Luke.

Release Date: 1977-02-06

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 11

3 nach 9
6.5

3 nach 9

Release Date: 1974-11-19

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 4

Jim Button

Jim Button

Release Date: 1974-10-04

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Episode Count: 26

Der große Preis
6.0

Der große Preis

Release Date: 1974-09-05

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Lemmi und die Schmöker
8.5

Lemmi und die Schmöker

Release Date: 1973-04-08

Department: Writing

Job: Story

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Jim Knopf und die Wilde 13
9.0

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Jim Knopf und die Wilde 13

Release Date: 1962-11-04

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 1

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer

Augsburger Puppenkiste - Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer

Release Date: 1961-10-15

Department: Writing

Job: Novel

Episode Count: 5

Was bin ich?
6.5

Was bin ich?

Release Date: 1955-01-02

Character: self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

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