A Celebration of German Film

Sound of Cinema by BBC

Jan 4, 202520:43Society & Culture

As part of Radio 3's European Road Trip, Matthew Sweet explores some of the best soundtracks in German cinema. To listen on most smart speakers just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Sound of Cinema".

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