- “Wings of Desire” (1987) – Directed by Wim Wenders, this iconic film is set in Frankfurt. It tells the story of angels who observe the lives, dreams, and desires of its human inhabitants.
- “The International” (2009) – Starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts, this thriller is set in Frankfurt and explores the corrupt practices of an international bank.
- “Run Lola Run” (1998) – Though not exclusively set in Hessen, a significant part of this German cult classic takes place in Frankfurt. It follows Lola as she attempts to gather a large sum of money within 20 minutes.
- “The Edukators” (2004) – Set in Frankfurt, this drama tells the story of three activists who break into wealthy people’s homes to protest against social inequality.
- “M – Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder” (1931) – While primarily set in Berlin, this influential thriller directed by Fritz Lang features some scenes in Frankfurt.
- “Metropolis” (1927) – Another Fritz Lang masterpiece, this pioneering science fiction film is mostly set in a futuristic city. Though not explicitly stated, the futuristic city can be interpreted as a representation of Frankfurt.
- “The Counterfeiters” (2007) – Set in a concentration camp during World War II, this Academy Award-winning movie includes some scenes set in Hessen, particularly at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp near Oranienburg.
- “Powder Park” (2001) – This German comedy-drama follows the lives of four friends in their late twenties living in Frankfurt.
- “The Baader Meinhof Complex” (2008) – While primarily set in Berlin, this film depicts the rise and fall of the Red Army Faction, a leftist terrorist group active in the 1970s in Germany. It also includes scenes set in Frankfurt.
- “Two Lives” (2012) – Set in post-World War II Germany, this drama captures the story of a woman living with a dark secret in a small Hessian village.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Frankfurt & Hessen
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