Fatherland

Based On the book by Colm Tóibín

Fatherland is a 2026 biographical film directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, who co-wrote the screenplay with Hendrik Handloegten. The film stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann, respectively, as they embark on a road trip across Germany during the Cold War. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on 14 May 2026, where Pawlikowski won the Award for Best Director. The film received widespread critical acclaim, with special praise for its direction, cinematography, and acting.

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Release date:

May 14, 2026

Director:

Paweł Pawlikowski

Cast:

Hanns Zischler, Sandra Hüller, August Diehl, Anna Madeley, Devid Striesow

Genre:

Biographical

Country:

France, Italy, Poland, Germany

Language:

German

Year page:

2026 in adaptations