Jahrestage
Series Overview
Gesine Cresspahl, who lives in New York, tells her eleven-year-old daughter Marie the family history during the period 1967–1968. In flashbacks, she describes the time in Germany before and during National Socialism and the early GDR. In doing so, she also draws on events that took place before her birth. Important stages in the narrative are the following aspects: On Kristallnacht, Gesine's mother commits suicide, her father spies for the British Army during the war and is imprisoned by the Soviets for several years in the Fünfeichen camp after the war ends. After the founding of the GDR, Gesine and her lover Jakob are pressured by the Stasi because they refuse to carry out certain assignments. Eventually, Gesine emigrates to West Germany and then to the USA.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Tue, Nov 14, 2000
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Uwe Johnson, Christoph Busch, Peter Steinbach
Enjott Schneider
Franz Rath
Corina Dietz
Department Leadership Roster
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Enjott Schneider
Original Music Composer
Franz Rath
Director of Photography
Corina Dietz
Editor
Heike Bauersfeld
Production Design
Ursula Eggert
Costume Design
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What is Jahrestage about?
Gesine Cresspahl, who lives in New York, tells her eleven-year-old daughter Marie the family history during the period 1967–1968. In flashbacks, she describes the time in Germany before and during National Socialism and the early GDR. In doing so, she also draws on events that took place before her birth. Important stages in the narrative are the following aspects: On Kristallnacht, Gesine's mother commits suicide, her father spies for the British Army during the war and is imprisoned by the Soviets for several years in the Fünfeichen camp after the war ends. After the founding of the GDR, Gesine and her lover Jakob are pressured by the Stasi because they refuse to carry out certain assignments. Eventually, Gesine emigrates to West Germany and then to the USA.
How many seasons does Jahrestage have?
Jahrestage comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Jahrestage?
Key cast members in Jahrestage include Suzanne von Borsody, Matthias Habich, Axel Milberg, Hanns Zischler, Jutta Wachowiak.
Who created or directed Jahrestage?
Jahrestage was developed and directed by Margarethe von Trotta.