- “A Most Wanted Man” (2014) – This spy thriller, based on a novel by John le Carré, takes place in Hamburg and follows a German intelligence agent trying to uncover the true motives of a suspected terrorist.
- “The Hamburg Cell” (2004) – A TV movie that depicts the lives of the 9/11 terrorist attackers during their time in Hamburg.
- “Soul Kitchen” (2009) – Directed by renowned German filmmaker Fatih Akin, this comedy-drama tells the story of a young German-Greek restaurateur in Hamburg dealing with various challenges.
- “In July” (2000) – A romantic comedy road trip film that takes audiences from Hamburg to Istanbul, capturing the atmosphere of both cities.
- “The Tenderness of Wolves” (1973) – Based on the novel by Stef Penney, this historical drama is set in rural northern Germany, including parts of Hamburg, during the 1860s.
- “Hell” (2011) – A German post-apocalyptic action film set in a desolate version of Hamburg, where a group of survivors fight for their lives against a violent biker gang.
- “The Edge of Heaven” (2007) – Another notable film by Fatih Akin, it intertwines the stories of several characters living in Hamburg and Istanbul, exploring themes of love, loss, and identity.
- “Hamburg Transit” (1970) – A crime drama set in the gritty underworld of Hamburg, following a group of criminals in their pursuit of a stolen diamond.
- “Good Bye, Lenin!” (2003) – A comedy-drama set in East Germany, but featuring important scenes filmed in Hamburg.
- “The Boat” (1981) – An intense war film about a German U-boat and its crew during World War II. While the film largely takes place at sea, some scenes were shot in Hamburg.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Hamburg
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