Agnieszka Holland to Direct Marlene Dietrich Biopic ‘Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home’

Agnieszka Holland will direct a biographical film about Marlene Dietrich titled “Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home.” Films Boutique is handling the world sales for the project. Holland, an Oscar-nominated director for films including "Europa Europa" (1990), "In Darkness" (2011), and "Angry Harvest" (1985), will bring the story of the iconic German-American actress and singer to the screen. The film's title, "Berlinweh," translates to "Berlin ache" or "yearning for Berlin," suggesting a focus on Dietrich's complex relationship with her homeland and her life in exile. Further details regarding the cast, production timeline, and specific narrative focus are expected to be announced as the project develops. This marks Holland's return to directing a feature film after her recent work on "Green Border," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2023 and garnered significant international attention for its portrayal of the Belarusian-Polish border crisis. The biopic aims to explore the multifaceted life of Marlene Dietrich, a figure who navigated Hollywood stardom, political upheaval, and personal identity throughout the 20th century. The project underscores Holland's continued engagement with significant historical and personal narratives in her filmmaking.