Ein Sommer in Italien - WM 1990

This documentary examines the 1990 soccer world championship held in Italy. It focuses on the German team's victory and the contributions of figures such as Franz Beckenbauer and Lothar Matthäus. Beyond the athletic competition, the film explores how the tournament served as a symbol of national unity and hope for people from East and West Germany following the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Directed by Nadja Kölling and Vanessa Nöcker, this project follows their previous 2021 film, Schumacher. The screenplay was written by Nils Suling. The production features various players and coaches appearing as themselves, including Jürgen Klinsmann, Thomas Häßler, Guido Buchwald, Franz Beckenbauer, Lothar Matthäus, and Pierre Littbarski.

Released on March 19, 2026, in Germany, the film has a runtime of 97 minutes. It has been well received by its viewers, maintaining a high rating of 8.4/10 on TMDB based on 12 votes.