Music Used in The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher)

Here is a list of known music / songs used in The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher), along with composer credits and where possible links. It may not be exhaustive (i.e. some incidental / background cues may not be publicly documented).

Overview & Key Credits

The original score for “The Counterfeiters” was composed by Marius Ruhland. The soundtrack also prominently features classical tangos performed by Argentine harmonica player Hugo Díaz, and opera recordings from the 1930s and 1940s.

The musical style blends Ruhland’s dramatic score with these historical recordings, creating a poignant and authentic atmosphere for the film’s setting. Notable licensed songs include several classical pieces by Johann Strauss Jr. and Carl Zeller, as well as Toselli’s “Serenata Rimpianto” sung by Beniamino Gigli.

Known Tracks & Credits

1. Mano A Mano | 3:50 | Hugo Díaz |
2. Amores de Estudiante | 2:41 | Hugo Díaz |
3. Nazi Intelligence | 2:28 | Marius Ruhland |
4. Nur Für Natur | 3:07 | Marcel Wittrisch (Written-By – Johann Strauss Jr.) |
5. Working Commando | 1:06 | Marius Ruhland |
6. Volver | 3:02 | Hugo Díaz |
7. Wei Mein Ahnl Zwanzig Jahr | 3:10 | Marcel Wittrisch (Written-By – Carl Zeller) |
8. Burger’s Secret / Dealing With The Devil | 2:33 | Marius Ruhland |
9. Cuesta Abajo | 4:28 | Hugo Díaz |
10. Mein Herr Marquis | 3:21 | Erna Berger (Written-By – Johann Strauss Jr.) |
11. Kolja / French Girl | 2:10 | Marius Ruhland |
12. Guitarra Mía | 4:29 | Hugo Díaz |
13. Welcome to Hell | 1:30 | Marius Ruhland |
14. Frühlingsstimmen | 5:07 | Felicie Huni-Mihacsek (Written-By – Johann Strauss Jr.) |
15. The Deal / Deaf / Fighting Inmates | 2:58 | Marius Ruhland |
16. Kolja Executed | 1:15 | Marius Ruhland |
17. Silencio | 3:37 | Hugo Díaz |

Additional Licensed Songs

• Frühlingsstimmen — Johann Strauss Jr. / Felicie Huni-Mihacsek — (Track 14 on OST, but also a classical piece)
• Nur Für Natur — Johann Strauss Jr. / Marcel Wittrisch — (Track 4 on OST, but also a classical piece)
• Wei Mein Ahnl Zwanzig Jahr — Carl Zeller / Marcel Wittrisch — (Track 7 on OST, but also a classical piece)
• Mein Herr Marquis — Johann Strauss Jr. / Erna Berger — (Track 10 on OST, but also a classical piece)
• Serenata Rimpianto — Toselli / Beniamino Gigli — Appears at the very end of the movie when the protagonist is carrying a dead body.

Sample Audio / YouTube Links

Spotify: The Counterfeiters (Les Faussaires) ][Die Fälscher] by Various Artists (https://open.spotify.com/album/3yGkvdzcH19PEreUqtaldl) Spotify: The Counterfeiters (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Marius Ruhland (https://open.spotify.com/album/6NVd73Xru7xzKo9ot4LpCe) YouTube search queries for key tracks: – “Mano a Mano Hugo Diaz The Counterfeiters” – “Nazi Intelligence Marius Ruhland The Counterfeiters” – “Serenata Rimpianto Beniamino Gigli The Counterfeiters”

Partial Cue Mapping & Key Musical Moments

Carnival Scene | Unknown song (man vocalizes) | The specific song is not identified, but a man vocalizes during a carnival scene in the concentration camp. End of the movie | Toselli’s “Serenata Rimpianto” — Beniamino Gigli | Plays when the protagonist is carrying a dead body, looking for a place for it, and says “Er ist tod”. This song is not included on the official OST.