Europa
1991, German. Directed by Lars von Trier.
World War II had finished, but it left indelible marks.
In 1945 Germany, following the end of World War II, Leopold Kessler, an American of German descent, is hired by his uncle as a sleeping car conductor on the Zentropa train line. Leopold's wish is to be neutral to the ongoing purges of loyalists by Allied forces and do what he can to help a hurting country, but ultimately finds himself being used by both sides.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
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7.3/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Europa is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lars von TrierDirector
- Jean-Marc BarrLeopold Kessler
- Barbara SukowaKatharina Hartmann
- Udo KierLawrence Hartmann
- Ernst-Hugo JäregårdUncle Kessler
- Erik MørkPater
- Jørgen ReenbergMax Hartmann
- Henning JensenSiggy
- Eddie ConstantineColonel Harris
- Max von SydowNarrator (voice)
- Benny PoulsenSteleman
- Erno MüllerSeifert
- Dietrich KuhlbrodtInspector
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1991
- Country
- Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden
- Written by
- Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel
- Box office
- $1M
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News & fan talk
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Europa: quick answers
What should I watch before Europa?
Watch The Element of Crime (1984) and Epidemic (1987) first.
Is Europa worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Europa?
Europa runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Europa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Europa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Europa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Europa is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Europa on?
Europa is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Europa?
If you liked Europa, try The American Friend, Nightmare Alley, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed Europa?
Europa (1991) was directed by Lars von Trier and stars Jean-Marc Barr, Barbara Sukowa, Udo Kier.