“The Tourist” now in cinemas

The crime comedy “The Tourist,” starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie and set largely in the lagoon city of Venice, opens in German cinemas next Thursday – so now is the time to take another look at the filming in Venice and examine the film more closely.

Filming “The Tourist” in Venice, directed by German Oscar winner Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, proved difficult. The challenging conditions were caused by countless fans and paparazzi who at times made filming impossible (as we reported). Nevertheless, the film was ultimately completed within the time limit and is now opening in German cinemas.

“The Tourist” with Depp and Jolie in Venice: The film’s plot

The unassuming American traveler Frank (Johnny Depp) is touring Europe to take his mind off things and get over a lost love. On the train from Paris to Venice, he meets the beautiful Elise (Angelina Jolie). In Venice, Elise seeks Frank’s company, which makes him feel more than flattered. But it soon becomes clear that the beautiful stranger did not cross his path by chance: after the two spend a night together, Elise disappears, and the American tourist Frank suddenly finds himself caught up in a breathtaking adventure. Russian hit men and corrupt police officers chase him through Venice, leaving Frank with only one way out: he must find out as quickly as possible what dangerous game he has been drawn into. And the only way Frank can find the answer is through Elise …