Cinema Mann's Buddenbrooks return to the big screen Comments By Euronews • last updated: 19/12/2008 Share this articleShareTweetSharesendShareTweetSharesendMoreHideShareSendShareShareShareSendShareShareText size Aa Aa The long-awaited return of Thomas Mann’s Buddenbrook family to the big screen is one of the cinematic events of the year in Germany. Written in 1901, Mann’s first novel portrays the downfall of a wealthy family over four generations.