Movie · 1975
Is Lotte in Weimar based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Lotte in Weimar is based on the book Lotte in Weimar: The Beloved Returns by Thomas Mann (1939).
The movie was released in 1975.
The book behind Lotte in Weimar
Lotte in Weimar: The Beloved Returns
by Thomas Mann · first published 1939
1939 novel by Thomas Mann.
Common questions
Is Lotte in Weimar based on a book?
Yes. Lotte in Weimar is based on the book Lotte in Weimar: The Beloved Returns by Thomas Mann (1939).
Who wrote the book Lotte in Weimar is based on?
Lotte in Weimar: The Beloved Returns was written by Thomas Mann and first published in 1939.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Lotte in Weimar: The Beloved Returns before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Thomas Mann's books
- Death in Venice (film, 1971)
- Gregorius, the Chosen One (film, 2026)