Country

Germany has a long and important film history, with major studio facilities, historic cities and varied landscapes that have attracted both German and international productions. Berlin is one of the country’s most frequently used filming cities, appearing in films such as “Run Lola Run”, “The Bourne Supremacy”, “Inglourious Basterds” and “Bridge of Spies”. Potsdam’s Babelsberg Studio is one of Europe’s most famous film studios and has been used for productions ranging from early German cinema to modern international films. Other parts of Germany have also become recognisable on screen: Görlitz and several locations in Saxony were used for “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, while Bavaria’s castles, forests and Alpine scenery have often provided dramatic backdrops for historical, fantasy and adventure films. From Cold War thrillers and wartime dramas to contemporary action films, Germany remains one of Europe’s most versatile filming countries.