Good Bye, Lenin! has 2 confirmed filming locations in Germany.
Alex Kerner's mother was in a coma while the Berlin wall fell. When she wakes up he must try to keep her from learning what happened (as she was an avid communist supporter) to avoid shocking her which could lead to another heart attack.
Alex's Apartment Block
Alex attempts to restore his mother's apartment to its former GDR state while she is in a coma.
Alex's Apartment Block
World Clock Countdown
The World Clock at Alexanderplatz serves as a backdrop as Alex counts down the days to his mother's birthday, involving her friends in a charade.
World Clock
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Where was Good Bye, Lenin! filmed?
Good Bye, Lenin! has 2 confirmed filming locations in Germany. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
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