- “A Most Wanted Man” (2014): Based on a novel by John le Carré, this espionage thriller features Philip Seymour Hoffman as a German intelligence officer investigating a suspected Islamist terrorist in Hamburg.
- “The American Friend” (1977): Directed by Wim Wenders, this crime thriller stars Dennis Hopper as an art dealer who gets involved with the mafia and crosses paths with Bruno Ganz in Hamburg.
- “The Baader Meinhof Complex” (2008): This German film chronicles the rise and fall of the Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist group during the 1970s. Some scenes are set in Hamburg.
- “Soul Kitchen” (2009): Directed by Fatih Akin, this comedy-drama takes place in Hamburg and tells the story of a restaurant owner’s attempts to keep his business afloat.
- “Head-On” (2004): Also directed by Fatih Akin, this drama revolves around a passionate but destructive love affair between two Turkish immigrants living in Hamburg.
- “Wings of Desire” (1987): Wim Wenders’ poetic film follows two angels who observe people in Berlin, but it also includes scenes set in Hamburg, showcasing the city’s charm.
- “I Was Nineteen” (1968): Set towards the end of World War II, this German film portrays the experiences of a young German soldier who returns to Hamburg, his hometown.
- “Kids in the Ruins” (2009): This German drama shows the lives of teenagers in Hamburg’s red-light district and deals with themes of friendship, love, and rebellion.
- “Love Steaks” (2013): Set in a luxury hotel in Hamburg, this quirky German comedy-drama explores the unconventional relationship between a masseur and a chef.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Hamburg
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