WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Thüringen

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  • “Werk ohne Autor” (Never Look Away) – This German drama film, directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, partly takes place in Thüringen and explores the life of an artist during different historical periods.
  • “Victoria” – A German crime thriller directed by Sebastian Schipper, set in Berlin but showcasing Thüringen as well. The movie follows a Spanish woman who gets caught up in a thrilling night of crime after meeting a group of guys.
  • “Renn, wenn du kannst” (Run If You Can) – A comedy-drama directed by Dietrich Brüggemann, set in Thüringen. It tells the story of a young woman escaping her stifling small-town life.
  • “Hüter meines Bruders” (Guardian of My Brother) – A German drama film by Max Gaul, set in Erfurt, Thüringen. It revolves around the relationship between two brothers and their struggles.
  • “Treffer” (Silver Wedding) – A German comedy-drama directed by Dominik Graf, set in Gera, Thüringen. It focuses on a family gathering for a silver wedding anniversary with all its ups and downs.
  • “Die Schneekönigin” (The Snow Queen) – A German animated film directed by Karola Hattop. Despite being an adaptation of a fairy tale, this animated movie features Thüringen’s landscapes as a backdrop.
  • “Das Feuerschiff” (The Lightship) – A German drama film by Jurgen Bretzinger, partially set in Thüringen. It tells the story of a group of people stranded on a lightship during a storm.
  • “Der Nebelmann” (The Mistman) – A German mystery film directed by Rudolf Thome, set in Thüringen. It follows the story of a man who encounters bizarre situations while investigating a murder.
  • “Der verdammte Fasching” (Damn Carnival) – A tragicomic film set in Thüringen, directed by Rainer Simon. It tackles the themes of love, lust, and power during carnival season in a small town.
  • “Mein Führer – Die wirklich wahrste Wahrheit über Adolf Hitler” (My Führer: The Truly Truest Truth About Adolf Hitler) – A German comedy film directed by Dani Levy. Although set in Berlin, Thüringen is mentioned and plays a small role in the story.
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