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Oktoberfest Romance: Love Amidst Beer and Chaos
28 Oct
Summary
- A new German-language romantic comedy is set at Munich's Oktoberfest.
- The film stars a waitress and a businessman who find common ground.
- Filming began September 15, 2026, on location at the festival.
A new German romantic comedy, titled "Oktoberfest," is set to capture the unique atmosphere of Munich's world-famous beer festival. The film stars Jeanne Goursaud as an Oktoberfest waitress with a complex personal life, and Jannis Niewöhner as a businessman unexpectedly stranded in the city.
Their paths cross amidst the lively festival, revealing unexpected connections between the two protagonists from vastly different backgrounds. The movie explores the serendipitous and honest human encounters that can occur when inhibitions are lowered.
Production commenced on September 15, 2026, with scenes filmed directly on location within the bustling festival grounds and beer tents. Further scenes are being recreated at Studio Penzing near Munich, bringing the essence of Oktoberfest to the production. The ensemble cast features notable German talents such as Senta Berger and Michaela May, alongside international actors like Peter Gallagher and Fisher Stevens.
