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Matthäus Announces March 19 German Release for 'Ein Sommer in ItalienWM 1990'

The nationwide launch tees up a human-centered portrait of the title-winning squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • TOBIS will distribute the documentary in cinemas across Germany starting March 19, 2026.
  • Lothar Matthäus revealed the date via a recorded message at Munich Film Week after a shoulder operation following a ski accident, calling the film emotional with previously unseen images.
  • The film is produced by B/14 FILM, with producer Benjamin Seikel and directors Vanessa Goll and Nadja Kölling, and is inspired by Nils Suling’s SPIEGEL bestseller.
  • The filmmakers use previously unreleased player footage alongside FIFA archive material and shot at original locations including Lake Como, Milan and Rome.
  • The story emphasizes team camaraderie over a tournament recap and includes tributes to Franz Beckenbauer, Andreas Brehme and Frank Mill.