- “Love Is Colder Than Death” (1969): Although not explicitly mentioned, this German film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder is believed to be partly set in Saarland, as Fassbinder was born and raised in the region.
- “Berlin Alexanderplatz” (1980): While mostly set in Berlin, this German miniseries based on a novel by Alfred Döblin includes scenes shot in Saarbrücken.
- “Allein gegen die Zeit” (2010): While not set in Saarland, a portion of this German adventure film takes place in the Saarland Industrial Museum in Völklingen.
- “Der ont et fait du cinéma” (2007): In this French documentary, Saarland is briefly mentioned as a location where filmmaker Georges Méliès made an appearance.
- “Voyage to Italy” (1954): Although not primarily set in Saarland, this Italian film features a scene shot at the Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof railway station.
- “The Promise” by Friedrich Dürrenmatt: While not exclusively set in Saarland, this novel by the renowned Swiss author includes references to Saarland and its historical context.
- “Der Zauberberg” (The Magic Mountain) by Thomas Mann: Although primarily set in the Swiss Alps, this influential novel briefly mentions Saarland and its political intricacies.
- “Der kalte Sommer des Kometen” (The Cold Summer of the Comet) by Annette Wieners: This novel is set in the tumultuous year of 1957, including references to Saarland during its transition from French to German administration.
- “Melanie, oder: Die Kunst der Erziehung” (Melanie, or: The Art of Education) by Jens Duhmuhs: This semi-autobiographical novel’s protagonist hails from Saarland, and the author incorporates elements of his own upbringing in the region into the story.
- “Kriminalroman 1952-1958” (Crime Novel 1952-1958) by Jakob Arjouni: Although the primary setting is Frankfurt, this crime novel briefly touches upon Saarland and its political situation during that time.
WANDERLIST: Saarland in books and on film
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