The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann's birth. The 1929 Nobel Prize winner is one of the most important German writers and has left behind an impressive literary legacy with his multifaceted work. His profound analyses of social and individual conflicts are still relevant today. On the occasion of the anniversary, it is worth rediscovering his work and looking at his timeless themes from today's perspective.
A diverse selection of film adaptations of Thomas Mann's works is available in the media library. The classics include Buddenbrooks and The Magic Mountain, the 100th anniversary of the publication of the book this year. These cinematic adaptations bring Mann's complex narrative worlds impressively to the screen. In addition, numerous documentaries offer exciting insights into his eventful life, his political positions and his literary work. There is a lot to discover here for literature and film enthusiasts! You simply can't get enough of Thomas Mann!
Selection of DVDs in the media library on the subject of Thomas Mann:
- Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull; (DE 2020/21) I 743.962
- Buddenbrooks, Die; (DE 1978) I 590.135
- Buddenbrooks, Die; (DE 2008) I 741.706
- Mario und der Zauberer; (DE/AT/FR 1994) I 590.200
- Thomas Mann; documentary of Peter Dreesen, Heinz Huber und Martin Walser (DE 1950) I 650.820
- Thomas Mann besucht Deutschland; [Recordings: 1949] (DE 1994) I 650.821
- Tod in Venedig, Der; (ITA 1971) I 743.745
- Zauberberg, Der; (DE/FR/IT 1982) I 651.639
Are you interested? Come to the media library and borrow the documentaries or browse through the extensive DVD collection - an exciting movie night is guaranteed!
- The DVDs can be ordered via uni kat or borrowed directly from the media library! A printed inventory in the media library allows you to search through over 8000 DVDs. The inventory can also be sent digitally by e-mail on request
- The loan of an external DVD drive is possible on request
- Research on these and other topics is possible in over 1300 newspapers on microfilm and in the ORF archive
- Purchase requests are gladly accepted
Do you have questions about our holdings or need help with your research? Contact the media library team, we will be happy to help you!