The Hero of Berlin in theaters

Discover The Hero of Berlin, the new film by acclaimed director Wolfgang Becker (Good Bye Lenin!), coming to theaters on July 15, 2026.

Dive into a story that is as hilarious as it is moving, inspired by true events… or almost!

Micha Hartung, owner of a struggling Berlin video rental store, sees his life turned upside down when a journalist presents him as the mastermind behind a historic escape from East Germany, just as the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall approaches. Unwittingly turned into a hero, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of half-truths and blatant lies that will turn his life upside down.

Between social satire and a touching tribute to post-reunification Germany, Wolfgang Becker delivers a human comedy where nostalgia, absurdity, and resilience intertwine. A must-see film for all lovers of intelligent cinema and authentic stories.

Photo credit: Official film poster – X Filme Creative Pool / Warner Bros. Pictures