Agnieszka Holland Set to Helm Marlene Dietrich Biopic 'Berlinweh

WHO:

Deadline - Agnieszka Holland will direct the biopic.

Variety - Polish director Agnieszka Holland is involved in the project.

Deadline - German writer Ingo Rasper has penned the screenplay.

Deadline - The production companies involved are X Filme Creative Pool and Marlene Film Production.

Variety - British-Irish producer Mike Downey is also part of the production team.

WHAT:

Deadline - The film is titled "Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home."

Variety - The film is a biographical project about the life of Marlene Dietrich.

Variety - World sales for the film are handled by Films Boutique.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film is being produced in Berlin, Germany.

WHEN:

Variety - The film is set to be released in 2027.

WHY:

Variety - The film aims to explore the life and legacy of Marlene Dietrich, a significant figure in film history.

HOW:

Deadline - The film will be produced through a collaboration of multiple production companies.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 11:59 UTC)

Agnieszka Holland will direct a new biopic titled "Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home," which explores the life and legacy of the iconic Marlene Dietrich. The film, produced in Berlin, Germany, features a screenplay by German writer Ingo Rasper and includes British-Irish producer Mike Downey among its production team, with world sales managed by Films Boutique. Set for release in 2027, the project is a collaboration between X Filme Creative Pool and Marlene Film Production.