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However, the story doesn't end there. In July 2015, Murnau's final resting place in Stahnsdorf South-Western Cemetery was desecrated in an unusual set of circumstances. His skull was stolen, and although wax residue found at the scene hinted at a possible occult motive, the perpetrators and their intentions remain shrouded in mystery. This macabre incident has cast a shadow over the legacy of one of cinema's most visionary figures, leaving an enduring question mark alongside his undeniable contributions to the art form. His skull has not been recovered since.

The Ghost of F.W. Murnau in Berlin: Unearthing His Secrets in the German Capital

Berlin
7 min read
19/06/202424/06/2024

If you love movies and find yourself in Berlin, a trip to the Deutsche Kinemathek, also known as the Berlin Cinema Museum, is an absolute must. Discover the magic of German film and television history at this extraordinary museum in Potsdamer Platz.

Berlin Cinema Museum: A Celebration of German Film & Television

Berlin
5 min read
10/05/202410/05/2024

The bustling district around Potsdamer Platz is home to Marlene-Dietrich-Platz, a modern square paying homage to her lasting impact. After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification, Berlin immortalized Dietrich here, in what was once 'no man's land' between East and West.

Marlene Dietrich Berlin: Exploring the Berlin Legacy of an Enigma

Berlin
5 min read
20/02/202427/02/2024

Naboo in Italy: A Day Trip from Milan to the Breathtaking Villa del Balbianello

Italy
5 min read
01/01/202402/12/2024

Les Espaces d’Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand was built between 1978 and 1984 as an entry into the new city of Marne-la-Vallée. Ricardo Bofill wanted to create a social housing project that would mix function regarding the human scale and the aesthetics of public spaces.

Postmodernist Architecture in Noisy-le-Grand: Science Fiction in the Suburbs of Paris

Paris
7 min read
22/11/201813/03/2024

In a future Berlin, an Amish bartender works in a bar with his girlfriend, and that is the story behind Netflix’s almost hit called Mute. Directed by Duncan Jones, Mute shows a Berlin in 2052 that looks and feels like similar to the city where the director’s father, David Bowie, lived in the 1970s.

Neon Skies and Glowing Forests: The Unconventional Future of Berlin in Netflix’s Mute

Berlin
5 min read
10/05/201831/01/2024

After the First World War, Berlin had this moment of glory during the twenties. Those years were so important to the city that some people call it The Golden Twenties and they are right when it comes to the name. Because of all of this, this video from the Summer of 1929 in Berlin is a special one.

A trip back in time to the Summer of 1929 in Berlin

Berlin
3 min read
13/08/201614/12/2023

If you were around Gendarmenmarkt a few days ago, you saw something quite spectacular. World-renowned chinese artist Ai Weiwei turned the columns of Konzerthaus Berlin into something different. Thousands of orange life vests covered the columns turning them into pillars for the refugees that are arriving every day in the greek island of Lesbos. The installation is a part of Cinema for Peace, a fundraiser gala event that happened on February 15, 2016.

Ai Weiwei commemorates Refugees with #Safepassage

Berlin
3 min read
19/02/201611/07/2024

Neukölln Wind - A movie about a changing neighborhood

Neukölln Wind: A movie about a changing neighborhood

Berlin, Germany
3 min read
08/01/201620/02/2024