The Best Movies & TV Series Set In Berlin

[@jacko250]

Some amazing films set in Berlin that you missed are: Cabaret Good Bye, Lenin! The Last Laugh M Possession Run Lola Run Wings of Desire All classics! Enjoy :)

[@RadicalLiving]

Some long time classics, nice!

[@stronghold5606]

@@RadicalLiving "Sonnenallee" so deutsch und so Berlin

[@jocelyneke6445]

I loved Goodbye, Lenin!

[@domenicocaruso2153]

I loved "Good Bye, Lenin!"!

[@digitaldion]

The series ‘Unorthodox’ is also shot largely in Berlin (and some parts in New York). It is an amazing story and so beautifully filmed.

[@EverythingWoozAvigail]

It's the story that made me move here. I have 0 regrets, but disappointment. Berliners are such posers

[@vic1918]

@@EverythingWoozAvigail really that was the reason you move here?

[@voyance4elle]

Yes I love this series! It's like a well-crafted loveletter to Berlin ❤️

[@enriquemoranmartunez6736]

Agree that series is awesome. One of my faves.

[@priscillad8]

I heard it was the other way around, they recreated berlin in NY, there's the making off on Netflix

[@aleta5024]

I can't believe you didn't mention Der Himmel über Berlin

[@lepoetelune]

same!!!!

[@larsvonlennep6405]

...der ist ein bisschen zu Arthouse denke ich mir...wenn man die Auswahl so sieht

[@gatronix754]

@@larsvonlennep6405 wim wenders!!

[@agungchandrapangestu542]

bin ich?

[@RadicalLiving]

I forgot to mention that I have only chosen productions that were made after 2000, but there are of course many great movies from the last century as well, just to name a few: Run Lola Run, Der Himmel über Berlin, We Children From Bahnhof Zoo, Sonnenallee. Check description for full trailer and IMDB links ;) PS, What's your favorite series to binge right now?

[@nxs6musique140]

Recently I discovered Hannibal. I heard about it but I guess I overlooked it and forgot about it. It stars Mads Mikkelsen as what I believe is the best Hannibal Lecter portrayal I've ever seen. In fact I believe he alone carries the show masterfully. The other actors are playing catchup and even begin to copy his mannerisms and way of speaking. I love the deep symbolism that is left up to the viewers to decipher. It keeps you guessing and intrigued in what is supposed to be a grisly series of events that you almost forget the barbarity of it all. And maybe that's what makes this show so sick and disturbing...it's us.

[@akifciftci9394]

Dei Mudda sei Gesicht Teil 1

[@cleintoon]

Berlin Station was pretty binge-worthy.

[@melissaparedesrequena5270]

...The Mandalorian 🖤

[@tautvydasjankauskas2684]

Recently watched High Fidelity (it was quite boring), Chernobyl (one of the most scary things i have ever watched), You (very entertaining), American Crime Story (interesting!)

[@marziasadat5591]

I watched Babylon Berlin recently and it was breathtaking, I loved it! I just suggest it to everyone!

[@karlapalacios5033]

Good bye Lenin! Is for me one of the best movies filmed in Berlin. I love how it shows this critical time during the Fall of the Berlin Wall through the eyes of a young activist

[@lemsip207]

Was that the one where the mother was in a coma during the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification of Germany and her children have to go out of the way to pretend that had hadn't happened as she was a communist and wouldn't want to know that she is now living in a capatalist country?

[@LeftistUprising]

Hello RL from the USA! Your nation has a rich history when it comes to movies even 100 years ago! I've watched Fritz Lang's movie called "Metropolis", and it's more pertinent today than it was in 1920 when it was made. I'm surprised that the world doesn't know much about German TV shows or movies given all your country's accomplishments in this field.

[@AlexWinkler]

Really good ones but how is Run Lola Run not on the list?!?!

[@VictorEnnb]

I moved recently to Berlin, and unfortunately the lockdown rules got worst than ever here. So that video is really important for me, as your channel. By my computer screen I started to discover the city!

[@RadicalLiving]

Glad to hear it! 😊 Welcome to Berlin, soon we will be allowed to live again, spring is around the corner! 😉

[@annada4661]

‘Far away so close’ is also old but gold. Very interesting plot and the script is amazing!

[@anthead7405]

My suggestion: Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

[@alicja3138]

Yes!

[@martinakonou4846]

Unforgettable!

[@A-Grat-A]

It starts only in February. :(

[@anthead7405]

@@A-Grat-A I mean the original movie not the series on amazon prime :))

[@JamalJamal-hg7zc]

the original book is also worth reading

[@shelley6477]

If I may: ‘Berlin Syndrome’ is in English (it’s a German/Australian production) and is a really good psychological thriller with excellent acting. The male lead is a great German actor named Max Riemelt. He also stars in ‘Free Fall,’ often dubbed the German ‘Brokeback Mountain’ - it doesn’t take place in Berlin, but it is 100% in Germany. FYI: for you Sense8 fans: Max Reimelt is the guy who played Wolfgang 😉

[@kaworunagisa4009]

I loved Free Fall. And apparently Free Fall 2 was announced (without a date). I'll be looking forward to it if it ever actually happens.

[@musicshead]

And he had a important characther in Die Welle (the wave - 2008).

[@lunatico981]

“Don’t forget to go home” is a must see documentary about Berlin electronic music scene and nightlife. There’s a link on a youtube for the full movie.

[@lidusiali3730]

"The man from U.N.C.L.E." is one of my favourite films! )

[@domenicocaruso2153]

"The Live Of Others" is a master piece .

[@kevinluu2003]

Here are some other German movies based in Berlin that are really good and have a good soundtrack. "Atomic Blonde" and "Run Lola Run", with Franke Potente. Based in Berlin I think. And they play techno music throughout the movie! Keep up the good work on the YT videos.

[@samchoi3304]

Berlin Alexanderplatz was good too! :)

[@GabrielSilva-vk4lw]

"Good Bye, Lenin!" Is amazing too.

[@lusiadagirl]

Estava também a pensar se este filme seria ou não filmado em Berlim. Concordo!

[@leadvorsak]

Ok, that's it - now I'm going to start watching Babylon Berlin. Got it recommended by people several different times, and now you also put it on the list. I give in, time to watch it!!

[@sydneymarlow4524]

Definitely one of the best tv shows of all time!

[@zazza_azzaz]

Deutschland 83, 86, 89 is also really great. Most of it is set in West/East Berlin

[@hadryannah]

Watched almost all of these, no regrets. Started with Babylon Berlin, loved every minute of it, and then just went on to devour almost everything Netflix and HBO had to offer in German, lol. The last in line was Who Am I, and, man, it completely blew me away in the final act. Then again, I expected nothing less from the people who made Dark, which is probably the best show I've seen in my whole life, ever.

[@anaz5918]

Yes I loved Babylon Berlin is an awesome show been watching since the first season.

[@sloveniesta]

You should check out Berlin Dogs. More modern, but just as good!

[@jorooney8362]

I adore Goodbye Lenin and The Lives of Others. Im looking forward to watching your recommendations

[@hemmper]

Both is must see if you're interested in history.

[@felipescariello]

Thank you man! Great video as usual :)

[@LB-on8bs]

My favorite KZbinr! 🙏, ♥ from 🇨🇱

[@dmitrik4610]

"4 blocks" is really good movie about mafia in Kroitzburg and new Kölln.

[@over9000lord]

U no mention Good Bye, Lenin??? Waat

[@RadicalLiving]

pretty good as well!

[@milosnova1011]

I loved it as well, its a fantastic move :) I guess he didn't put it on the list because it doesn't have to do anything with the drug-filled nightlife :P

[@over9000lord]

@@milosnova1011 well, to be completely fair, it has this one West Berlin scene :D

[@zimtundzucker0897]

Deine Videos zaubern mir immer ein Lächeln ins Gesicht😊👍

[@meredith1577]

I also loved "Dogs of Berlin", I don't know why they're not shooting the second season yet

[@pilter34]

Yes, want a season 2 of that so desperately

[@vanillacaffelatte]

Yeah, there should be a 2nd season! Such a good series. They owe us after that abrupt ending :P

[@ruicunha9693]

3rd December 2021!

[@priscillad8]

So awesome, but it looks like it's been cancelled.

[@digitaldion]

Er ist wieder da (Look who’s back). A perfect parody of the populist politics of some contemporary leaders...

[@rachelmclaughlin1491]

Loved that movie. :)

[@dzudiy8806]

What about "Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo". Both the movie, but also the book that it is based on are very captivating. Really recommend!

[@sierascott]

I was going to say the same 👍🏻

[@RadicalLiving]

we had to read the book in high school^^ so sad

[@vic1918]

@@RadicalLiving what? Why?

[@nilsd4899]

@@vic1918 It's about child prostitution and drug usage

[@claussmor6284]

@@RadicalLiving me too!

[@hatsikideeole3995]

Dude, you're missing the number 1 movie of all times, Lola Rennt !!! It's just a great, fun, uncomplicated rave movie from the nineties! great! :D Thanks for your list, some I know (Victoria is fantastic!), some I don't. So I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@RadicalLiving]

Yes Run Lola Run is great indeed!

[@23b823]

This is a fantastic movie

[@jaho269]

Unknown Identity with liam neeson ist another great movie set in berlin

[@ekobudisantoso9972]

Deutschland 83,86,89 in Amazon prime movie also good and Charitè in Netflix

[@garymckenna-ayeitsmegary]

I'm surprised that Atomic Blonde is not in your top 10 films or series. Charlize theron and james McAvoy?

[@hannahwilson5]

Yes! One of my all-time favorites!

[@JeBusInYoutbe]

Amazing movie !

[@musicshead]

Its a great movie, but for fuck sake what the fuck was that. Kick Kick Kick punch Punch one line scripted Punch Punch Punch Kick Kick. ...

[@musicshead]

But also still a great film

[@coloneldecker]

Best documentary is "B Movie; Lust and Sound in West Berlin". It's about the 80s punk and goth music scenes. Absolutely essential viewing.

[@incensejunkie7516]

I don't know where Der Tatortreiniger is set, but it's one of my all time favourite tv shows :) Love your channel, cheers from Canada!

[@earthaneed9386]

D A R K It's avaible on Netflix and a perfect misterious TV series.

[@hatsikideeole3995]

Absolutely fantastic serie! Although it doesn't take place in Berlin.

[@earthaneed9386]

Yeah you're right but I just wanted to say German series.

[@brandonwilson2886]

@@hatsikideeole3995 Was filmed mostly in Berlin though :)

[@simhaari]

nothing to do with berlin.

[@gwarlow]

@Eartha Need “The beginning is the end. The end is the beginning.” Give me a break. This series should have been resolved in one season, but on and on and on it went... hopelessly confusing with no reward for our patience at the end. I hope the actors were paid well though.

[@MeJustAimy]

VICTORIA!!!! INCredible Movie haven’t seen it 3 years :) thanks i will watch again Edit: Also yous sell all these movies/series too well lol. Makes me want to watch each of them

[@RadicalLiving]

😅 so good

[@sineadmcbride9098]

Der Untergang, Good Bye Lenin, Herr Lehmann. I can't believe these three movies weren't mentioned, I knew them even before I came to Germany (with the exception of "Herr Lehmann"). My teacher in high school made us watch "Good Bye Leinin" and...well everybody knows "Der Untergang"

[@lorettagerull6340]

“The Final Days of America” oh wait...that’s reality TV on CNN

[@dylantierney6407]

This is the video I needed!

[@normiron736]

I watched "Berlin Station", "Counterpart" and "Charité". All set in Berlin and i thought they were pretty good, too.

[@topquarkbln]

Yes, Lola rennt/Lola runs from 1998 I recommend too. Thanks for your entertainment... I felt a stab in my heart when you mentioned Berlin Calling. For me it shows this joyful ease of the 00 years. Were we naive or am I right that these were sunnier times? 🤔

[@RadicalLiving]

Lola rennt ist auch mega. And i don't know, dafür bin ich zu spät geboren^^

[@sweco92]

I watched a German film, I dare to say, 11/12 years ago, and I loved it. _Julietta, es ist nicht wie du denkst_ set in Berlin.

[@robertsteinberger5667]

Please make one whole video about Veronica, its amazing.....

[@voyance4elle]

UNORTHODOX !!! The show is a loveletter to Berlin ❤️

[@drethekiller]

Great choices! It's a shame that you didn't mention "Berlin Station". Season 1 was shot solely in Berlin and I feel it represents the vibe incredibly well.

[@Texocracy]

Not a shame though. Also...a series is not a movie.

[@digitaldion]

I was living near Friedrichstadpalast in Mitte when they were filming. I used to see the film crews and sets on my way to the Humboldt University as I walked to work. I love it!

[@Dancis07]

Loved that show

[@jeffreyanderson1007]

Anyone seen Billy Wilder’s One Two, Three with Horst Bucholz?

[@unsignedmusic]

Thanks for mentioning Victoria! I would have never found out about it otherwise. Amazing!

[@RadicalLiving]

You're so welcome!

[@irenahusakova6324]

Oh Boy! looks like a good movie, thank you for recommendation.

[@CocoShin]

Starting Babylon Berlin now!

[@weirdtyler4932]

Atomic Blond is set in Berlin just before the fall of the wall

[@rogerflatt8054]

Excellent list. I would suggest also to add "The Defeated" - excellent.

[@tomax2578]

Nightout is available on Amazon Prime Video in germany.

[@mab3900]

Nice video! You should make a video about the Photoautomat! And how to pose in it maybe, that could be funny! :)

[@RadicalLiving]

Thanks for the idea!😄

[@mab3900]

@@RadicalLiving yay awesome

[@angelofdragons5480]

My best german films: Lola rennt Lola, knocking on heavens door and comedy fak u Göthe (last two not in Berlin, but i love them). From new ones is Abgeschnitten.

[@KitsuneHB]

I love Soul Kitchen, but the movie is set in Hamburg.

[@MrDgo4life]

The Legend of Paul and Paula

[@vic1918]

Great af video. Thanks!

[@cassius969]

I can't believe you did not include Berlin Tag und Acht. Such an accurate portrayal of Berliners.

[@user-cn7sj9sf5n]

youtube randomly suggested you, but love your contents so much. also personally so relatable on so many levels because im in a long distance relationship with my partner in germany, and me in tokyo.

[@AudieHolland]

My favourite Berlin movies (either shot or set in Berlin): 1) Der Untergang (2004) * 2) Das Leben der Anderen (2006) ** 3) Goodbye Lenin (2003) ***** 4) Lola Rennt (1998) ****** 5) Berlin Tunnel 21 (1981) ******* * - Probably the best movie about Hitler ** - I actually learned a thing or two regarding interrogation (if the suspect is guilty, he will keep repeating the same story over and over) ***** - Great movie, I should rewatch it I guess ****** - Small 'artsy' movie that somehow left me with the impression I had seen it three times instead of only once ******* - American tv-movie but starring mostly Germans and shot in Germany, though not in Berlin I guess (the bridge scene is rather chilling) -> While looking up Horst Buchholz his bio, I found that he was born in Berlin. A few other German actors were also born in Berlin, while actress playing the protagonist's girlfriend, Ute Christensen, was born in East Germany. Coincidence?

[@ТашаТаша-я8э]

Guys, recommend please a must watch list of old the most typical German films, I'm learning German so want to feel the atmosphere)

[@VladDaBratVonDeStrad]

Du hast „Türkisch für Anfänger“ vergessen. Ich kann es einfach nicht glauben.

[@lauraa.e.5008]

I was surprised when I couldn't find even promo videos, for BEAT. It's the best German series I've seen on Prime Video. Binged watched it in one day.

[@sydneymarlow4524]

Why is no one talking about Beat? You should all go watch ... first ever authentic techno series!

[@nicolevictoriablinov289]

Codename UNCLE ist mein Lieblingsfilm😍

[@opjk369]

YES BEAT and DOGS OF BERLIN!! i was craving for more like those!

[@antonijamrkonjic7051]

i really like this chanel

[@martin1042]

I'd add the following to the list: - Sonnenallee - Herr Lehmann - Der Himmel über Berlin (Wings of Desire) - Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (the movie from 1981, NOT the Amazon series) - Prinzessinnenbad (a documentary from 2007 following three 15-year-old girls growing up in Kreuzberg)

[@cyberman4430]

heyy , i am planning to move to germany but i have two options to go either BERLIN or BONN (for study purpose) i will get around 850euro a month , which is better in overall comparison like accomodation,eating and living area ? can i get some help please?

[@RickJZ1973]

There was also the film Unknown with Liam Neeson filmed in Berlin. It's a drama/ intrigue and action movie.

[@ashkansal]

The film and serie set on great BERLIN: Unknown(2011) Berlin i love you (2019) Counterpart(2016-2017) Berlin station (2017) A woman in Berlin (2008) Bridge of Spies(2015) Homeland(fifth season) Atomic Blonde(2017) Fucking Berlin(2016)

[@Lyo-ß]

For me Christiane F reflects the nightlife in Berlin in the 80s and somehow capture the cold nature and thirst for life of those teenagers

[@vior83]

Hey just finished watching ‘Berlin Calling’ which is the only one I’ve found in the UK. It’s so damn good! And the music spectacular. Thank you mate!

[@RadicalLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it, yeah Paul Kalkbrenner knows what he's doing. Cheers!

[@takiemono]

Rocky also. A story about a Berliner who lost his way in the Techno scene. He becomes broke and starts boxing and meats his love in Berghain. Dude how come you did not include this classic.

[@hemmper]

"Berlin Alexanderplatz (2020)"

[@ekobudisantoso9972]

Dog of Berlin in Netflix is soo gut

[@guerreiro943]

I found Babylon Berlin to be pretty good, especially if you have an interest in Germany's Weimar period. Pretty good stuff

[@marlanorton8167]

Danke schön!!!

[@alldaybreakfast8934]

A big thumb-up for mentioning Oh,Boy!

[@80lilala]

I live in Neukölln too!!! 😜

[@lilcsavideoi]

I love your list, i would add my favorite two: Christiane F. (Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo), Goodbye Lenin

[@ericooltrips]

I've watched "the lives of others" and I found it really good!

[@hemmper]

Don't know if it's from Berlin as much, but "Look who's back / Er ist wieder da" was both funny and a bit scary.

[@WolfBandit89]

All i heard “the lives of otters” i love otters 😂

[@RadicalLiving]

😂

[@matinmafia]

"Dark" series is also great

[@jdam7331]

I loved Good Bye Lenin! Missing it from the list 😢

[@earthaneed9386]

it's just a type of comment that is wroted just for take a hearth from youtuber 💖

[@gabrielabartova708]

My ultimate favorite is Sense8 (available on Netflix). It has only some parts taken in Berlin but it’s totally worth watching! I saw the whole series about 3 times🥺

[@RadicalLiving]

Yeah Sense 8 is awesome, though the sex scenes are always way too long 😅

[@MrMrmusashi]

Bourne Identity was also shot in Berlin or some parts of East Berlin.

[@josealbertojuradorivero6648]

Peaky Blinders is the british Babylon Berlin change my mind

[@reginabillotti]

Peaky Blinders debuted in 2013. Babylon Berlin was in 2017. If there was any copying, it was the other way around.

[@elisavieira737]

I don't see any of the movies you talked but seems a very good choice for watching you are a very interesting (guy) thanks for the suggestions 👍

[@RadicalLiving]

My pleasure😊I appreciate that!

[@groftz6746]

Whats the name of the movie with Christoph Waltz - alcoholic father and his son in a main role. German movie hapenning in Berlin. Very strong drama!

[@yadhukrishnan2264]

Er ist super! Love from india

[@Merc-ve4ue]

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown - Berlin is a great episode showing food, music and nightlife culture of Berlin through Ellen Allien, a famous Berlin bouncer and a film director/photographer. 'Berlin Bouncer'. Documentary that interviews bouncers including the crazy looking Berghain guy Sven Marquardt.

[@alicja3138]

Du bist sehr attraktiv :)

[@globalgaucho]

what happen with Unortodox or Dark??

[@indigofranz8845]

There is also Wolfgang scenes in Sense8

[@jessicapeter6471]

Berlin calling one of my favo and also good I love you berlin

[@AstroMartine]

Whoa, thanks for this. I will definitely watch Babylon Berlin and The lives of others, since that Stasi-type system was implemented in the entire former East European communist block.