One Day in Europe is a 2005 comedyanthology film written and directed by Hannes Stöhr. It is an international co-production between Germany and Spain.[1][2] The film had its world premiere at the 55th Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear award.[3] It was released theatrically in Germany on 7 April 2005 by Piffl Medien and in Spain on 2 June 2006 by Notro Films.[4][5]
The film shows how four tourists in four places interact with the local police after being robbed or staging a robbery with the intent to collect a police report to be used to claim insurance. The football match actually plays a silent role in the film showing how the policemen are engrossed in the game and care little for the loss of the tourist.