Our movie of the month: The Third Man

Orson Welles only makes a brief appearance in “The Third Man,” yet in his role as Harry Lime he shaped the movie and made movie history. Credit: London Films / David O. Selznick Productions

A classic and an absolute must for cineasts is the British production “The Third Man” (1949). It is one of the most influential movies of post-war film noir. With its exraordinary camera work, memorable zither music and a captivating plot, “The Third Man” is still considered the best film of all time.

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Published 15 June 2026 4:22pm

By Julia Grewe

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A classic and an absolute must for cineasts is the British production “The Third Man” (1949). It is one of the most influential movies of post-war film noir. With its exraordinary camera work, memorable zither music and a captivating plot, “The Third Man” is still considered the best film of all time.

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