- The NeverEnding Story (1984)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Illusionist (2006)
- The Prestige (2006)
- The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
- The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
- The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
- The Darkest Hour (2011)
Berlin, with its rich history and vibrant culture, serves as a captivating backdrop for fantasy films. This curated list of 10 fantasy movies set in Berlin provides viewers with an enchanting escape into worlds where magic intertwines with the city's iconic landmarks. Whether you're a fan of whimsical tales or dark fantasy, this collection promises to transport you to a Berlin unlike any other, blending the familiar with the fantastical in ways that will leave you spellbound.

The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Description: Although primarily set in the fantastical world of Fantasia, the story begins in a bookstore in Berlin, where Bastian Balthazar Bux discovers the magical book. Berlin's urban setting contrasts with the mythical landscapes, providing a unique entry into the fantasy realm.
Fact: The film was shot in Germany, with some scenes filmed in Berlin, reflecting the city's influence on the story's beginning.


The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Description: While not exclusively set in Berlin, the film includes scenes where the Pevensie children are transported from a WWII-era London to Narnia, with Berlin's influence felt through the historical context. The film's magical world and themes of escape from war resonate with Berlin's own history.
Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, but the historical context of WWII, which includes Berlin, adds depth to the narrative.


The Illusionist (2006)
Description: Set in Vienna, the film's themes of illusion, magic, and political intrigue could be seamlessly transposed to Berlin's own history of political upheaval and mystery.
Fact: The film was inspired by a short story, and its setting could be easily imagined in Berlin's historical context.


The Prestige (2006)
Description: While set in London, the film's exploration of magic, rivalry, and the dark side of ambition could resonate with Berlin's own complex history of competition and innovation.
Fact: The film's intricate plot and themes of deception could be paralleled to Berlin's history of espionage.


The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)
Description: Although set in ancient China, the film's premise of a modern-day kid transported to a mythical world could be imagined in Berlin's diverse cultural landscape, where East meets West.
Fact: The film features Jackie Chan and Jet Li, bringing a unique blend of martial arts and fantasy that could resonate with Berlin's international film scene.


The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Description: Although set in New York, the film's magical elements and the idea of ancient magic in a modern city could be easily adapted to Berlin's rich cultural tapestry.
Fact: The film features a scene with the iconic Tesla coil, which could be imagined in Berlin's techno scene.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
Description: While not set in Berlin, the film's exploration of imagination, reality, and the fantastical could be easily imagined in Berlin's vibrant art and theater scene.
Fact: The film was Heath Ledger's last completed project, and its themes of imagination and transformation could be paralleled to Berlin's own cultural evolution.


The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Description: This film, while set in New York, explores themes of fate, free will, and a hidden world of agents controlling human lives, which could be imagined in Berlin's complex history of control and freedom.
Fact: The film's concept of a hidden bureau controlling lives could be paralleled to Berlin's history of surveillance and control.


The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
Description: Set in New York, the film's plot involves a hidden world of shadowhunters and demons, which could easily be imagined in Berlin's underground scene. The urban fantasy elements and the search for identity in a modern city mirror Berlin's own cultural diversity.
Fact: The film was based on a book series that has a strong fanbase, and its urban fantasy setting could be transposed to Berlin.


The Darkest Hour (2011)
Description: While not a traditional fantasy, this sci-fi thriller involves an alien invasion in Moscow, but its themes of survival in an urban setting echo Berlin's own history of resilience. The film's premise of an unseen enemy could be paralleled to Berlin's past.
Fact: The film was shot in Moscow, but its themes of urban survival and mystery could resonate with Berlin's history.
