The German Lesson
Series Overview
Siggi Jepsen, an inmate at the juvenile detention center, is assigned to write an essay in the 1950s. Topic: the joys of duty. He immediately thinks of his own father. As a police sergeant, his father took his official duties more than seriously during the Nazi regime. Siggi becomes increasingly pensive. He writes about his father, who even sacrifices his friendship with an old friend for the sake of his sense of duty. Siggi had protected this friend as a child, and now has to serve time for it…
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
1971 – 1971
Premiered: Sun, Jan 24, 1971
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Wolfgang Büttner
Max Nansen
Arno Assmann
Jens Jepsen
Andreas Poliza
Siggi Jepsen - 10 Jahre
Jens Weisser
Siggi Jepsen - 19 Jahre
Irmgard Först
Gudrun Jepsen
Edda Seippel
Ditte Nansen
Jörg Marquardt
Klaas
Joeka Paris
Hilke
Erland Erlandsen
Dr. Theo Busbert
Petra Redinger
Jutta
Lisa Helwig
Katrine
Heinz Ulrich
Postbote Brodersen
Antje Hagen
Hilde Isenbüttel
Maxim Hamel
Leon
Gustav Burmester
Lehrer Plönnies
Helmuth Hinzelmann
Gastwirt Timmsen
Hans Jensen
Kohlschmidt
Will Müller-Jensen
Direktor Himpel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Beauvais
Diethard Klante, Siegfried Lenz
Jost Vacano
Barbara Herrmann
Erich Proebster
Department Leadership Roster
Diethard Klante
Writer
Peter Beauvais
Director
Jost Vacano
Director of Photography
Barbara Herrmann
Editor
Erich Proebster
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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6: FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The German Lesson about?
Siggi Jepsen, an inmate at the juvenile detention center, is assigned to write an essay in the 1950s. Topic: the joys of duty. He immediately thinks of his own father. As a police sergeant, his father took his official duties more than seriously during the Nazi regime. Siggi becomes increasingly pensive. He writes about his father, who even sacrifices his friendship with an old friend for the sake of his sense of duty. Siggi had protected this friend as a child, and now has to serve time for it…
How many seasons does The German Lesson have?
The German Lesson comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The German Lesson?
Key cast members in The German Lesson include Wolfgang Büttner, Arno Assmann, Andreas Poliza, Jens Weisser, Irmgard Först.
Who created or directed The German Lesson?
The German Lesson was developed and directed by Peter Beauvais.