Thomas Mann - Film and Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are several films about the famous German writer Thomas Mann and his family:

 

** His brother Heinrich and Heinrich's wife Nelly

** His wife Katia and their six children: three sons and three daughters

 

These films offer an introduction to Thomas Mann as a professional writer:

 

** What books did he write?

** What did he write about?

** What was his inspiration?

 

There is a docudrama about the life and work of Thomas Mann.

 

In addition, there are several documentary films about Thomas Mann and his work as a professional writer.

 

Here are some examples: 

 

# 1. Die Manns

This docudrama premiered in 2001. Three episodes cover the life and work of Thomas Mann in great detail.

Director = Heinrich Breleur

 

# 2. Unterwegs zur Familie Mann

This documentary film premiered in 2001. It is a series with three episodes.

Director = Heinrich Breleur

 

# 3. Thomas Mann Forever

A documentary film

Run time = 30 minutes

Director = Anette Plomin

(2025)

 

# 4. Buddenbrooks: Thomas Mann und Lübeck

A documentary film

Run time = 55 minutes

Director = André Schäfer

(2025) 

 

# 5. Der Zauberberg

A documentary film

Run time = 53 minutes

Director = André Schäfer

(2024) 

 

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 The famous German writer 

Thomas Mann  

(1875-1955)

and his wife Katia Mann 

(born Pringsheim) 

(1883-1980)

 

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