Berlinweh: A Journey Through Time and Identity

Production Details

Title: Berlinweh – Yearning For A Home

Format: Feature Film

Producer: Mike Downey, Uwe Schott, Josephine Blume, Šárka Cimbalová, Jean-Christophe Simon

Writer: Ingo Rasper

Director: Agnieszka Holland

Synopsis: Berlinweh tells the story of a woman who spent much of her life standing in opposition to her home country, while at the same time struggling with a deep longing to return. The film follows Marlene Dietrich across four decisive days in four different decades, portraying her in shifting cultural and political contexts: Paris in 1937, Bergen-Belsen in 1945, Tel Aviv in 1960, and once again Paris in 1983.

Production Begins: Active Development

Production Company

Film And Music Entertainment (f&me)

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X-filme Creative Pool

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10997 Berlin

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Marlene Film Production

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Czech Republic

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Parallel45

69009 Lyon
France

Films Boutique

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Berlin, 10997
Germany

simon@filmsboutique.com
Phone: +49 30 695 378 50

About Berlinweh – Yearning For A Home

Berlinweh is a feature film that explores the complex journey of Marlene Dietrich, a woman caught between her origins and her aspirations. The story unfolds over four pivotal days across different decades, each reflecting a unique cultural and political climate. Set in Paris, Bergen-Belsen, and Tel Aviv, the film provides a nuanced look at her struggles and desires. Through Dietrich’s experiences, viewers gain insight into themes of identity, belonging, and the quest for a sense of home amidst changing times.