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All the books by Michael Ende adapted to cinema and television
Michael Ende is known for being the author of the book The Neverending Story, first published in 1979, which was adapted to cinema by Wolfgang Petersen in 1984.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by Michael Ende. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
The Neverending Story
Michael Ende, 1979
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Wolfgang Petersen, 1984
10-year-old Bastian Bux is a shy and outcast bibliophile who lives in the fictional city of De Forest, Washington. The Childlike Empress who rules Fantasia has fallen ill, and the young warrior Atreyu is tasked to discover a cure, believing that once the Empress is well, the Nothing will no longer be a threat.
The Neverending Story
Michael Ende, 1979
movie vs book
George Miller, 1990
Bastian Balthazar Bux seeks to join his school’s swimming team, but his ability to jump off a diving board is marred by his fear of heights. He revisits Carl Conrad Coreander’s antiquarian bookstore to seek advice on courage, where he rediscovers the Neverending Story and hears the Childlike Empress call out to him for aid.