Agnieszka Holland to Direct Marlene Dietrich Biopic
Originally published Jun 23, 2026
By Leo Barraclough · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 23, 2026
Key points
- Agnieszka Holland will direct a biopic about Marlene Dietrich titled 'Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home.'
- The film's world sales are being handled by Films Boutique.
- Holland has previously directed Oscar-nominated films such as 'Europa Europa' and 'In Darkness.'
- Details about the film's plot and production timeline have not been disclosed yet.
Polish director Agnieszka Holland is set to direct a biographical film about legendary actress Marlene Dietrich titled 'Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home.' The film's world sales are managed by Films Boutique. Holland, known for her Oscar-nominated films 'Europa Europa' (1990), 'In Darkness' (2011), and 'Angry Harvest' (1985), has yet to reveal further details about the project. 'Berlinweh' is expected to explore Dietrich's life and legacy, though specifics about the film's narrative and production timeline remain undisclosed.
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