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German sales companies load up slates with high-profile Teutonic directors and stars Historical romance, literary adaptations, arthouse drama, star-studded comedies, children's pics, animated fare and a high-profile documentary are among the many German films and co-productions on offer at this year's Cannes Film Market.Additionally, the company presents Florian Ross' comedy-drama "A Jar Full of Life," about a slacker inspired by her brother to hit the road and see the world; Ralf Huettner's "Little King December," based on Axel Hacke's bestseller, about a man whose humdrum life is turned upside down when the imaginary friend of his childhood reappears; and Marie Kreutzer's Austrian drama "The Ground Under My Feet," about the troubled relationship between two sisters.Timeless Films is looking to bedazzle buyers with "Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver," Dennis Gansel's box office hit based on the book by Michael Ende ("The Neverending Story"), and Tomer Eshed's upcoming "Dragon Rider," an animated adaptation of Cornelia Funke's fantasy novel.[...]the gang is back for a paleontological adventure in "The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs," Mike Marzuk's latest entry in the hugely popular live-action franchise based on Enid Blyton's book series, presented by Beta Cinema.