THE SOUND OF NEUSCHWANSTEIN: PREMIERE IN FÜSSEN AND MUNICH

The music documentary “The Sound of Neuschwanstein” premiered to thunderous applause on June 13, 2026, at the Alpenfilmtheater in Füssen. The screening took place on the 140th anniversary of the death of King Ludwig II, whose vision is the focus of the film.

At the start of the premiere, Susen Knabner (Neuschwanstein Concerts) and Stephan Winkler (W-FILM Distribution) welcomed the guests. Among the guests of honor were Prince Luitpold of Bavaria and Princess Beatrix of Bavaria. Numerous long-time associates, project partners, and supporters of the Neuschwanstein Concerts were also in attendance.

During the discussion that followed the screening, director Andreas Morell offered insights into the making of the film and spoke about the interplay between music, architecture, and history. The multi-award-winning director has already produced numerous documentaries about composers and musicians, including films on Nino Rota, Arnold Schoenberg, Tan Dun, Lang Lang, and Christoph Eschenbach.

The enthusiastic response from the audience demonstrated that “The Sound of Neuschwanstein” offers a fresh perspective on Neuschwanstein—not merely as a world-famous landmark, but as a vibrant cultural hub and an expression of an artistic vision.

Release date: June 18, 2026

Theatrical Release and Showtimes

“The Sound of Neuschwanstein” opens nationwide in theaters on June 18.

You can find all showtimes on the W-FILM website or directly at the theaters.
A Kinescope production in collaboration with ZDF/arte, supported by the German Film Fund (DFFF) and nordmedia - Film- und Mediengesellschaft

Theatrical Release and Showtimes

In theaters nationwide starting June 18, 2026

PHOTOS FROM THE PREMIERE IN FÜSSEN

  Following its German premiere in Füssen on the anniversary of King Ludwig II’s death, the music documentary “The Sound of Neuschwanstein” celebrated its Munich premiere on June 15, 2026, at the Rio Filmpalast. Numerous guests from the worlds of culture, film, and media, as well as long-time supporters and partners of the Neuschwanstein Concerts, accepted the invitation.

Christina Wolf hosted the evening and, together with director Andreas Morell, welcomed the audience. In the discussion that followed the screening, Morell spoke about the film’s creation and described *The Sound of Neuschwanstein* as a hybrid form between a music film and a documentary narrative. He noted that Neuschwanstein Castle is not merely a backdrop, but an essential part of the story itself. The unique atmosphere of the location, as well as the interplay of music, nature, and architecture, had a significant impact on the filming.

The enthusiastic response from the audience showed that “The Sound of Neuschwanstein” offers a new perspective on Neuschwanstein—not only as a world-famous landmark, but as a vibrant cultural hub and an expression of an artistic vision.

Bernhard Pohl, a member of the Bavarian State Parliament, was also enthusiastic: “An impressive work that sheds light on the background and thus delves deeper into the subject. The film captivates with its imagery and its perfect sound.”

Theatrical release: June 18, 2026

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PHOTOS FROM THE PREMIERE IN MUNICH