Jokehnen
Series Overview
It tells the story of Hermann Steputat, who was born on August 2, 1934 in Jokehnen , a fictitious East Prussian village between Rastenburg and Insterburg - on the very day that Reich President Paul von Hindenburg died and Adolf Hitler finally became an unrestricted dictator in the German Reich rises.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Wed, Jun 21, 1989
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Part 3”
Prisoner Vladimir stabs his guard, Corporal Dr. Hunter. With his comrades he flees from the SS to the east. Uncle Franz and Aunt Hedwig join a trek west. When the front reaches the village, the other Jokehners must also begin their uncertain journey on covered wagons and rack wagons. The Russians now rule in Jokehnen. The village decays. After the Poles took over Jokehnen, the German villagers must leave the village immediately. In the winter of 1945/46, the major, mother Markowski, Margarethe Schubgilla with her children, Maria and her aunt, Tulla with her mother, Else Behrend and her two children, the Wittkuhnsche with Hermann, crammed into an off-road vehicle, headed west, one towards an uncertain future.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lähn
Claus Hubalek, Arno Surminski
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lähn
Director
Claus Hubalek
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Jokehnen about?
It tells the story of Hermann Steputat, who was born on August 2, 1934 in Jokehnen , a fictitious East Prussian village between Rastenburg and Insterburg - on the very day that Reich President Paul von Hindenburg died and Adolf Hitler finally became an unrestricted dictator in the German Reich rises.
How many seasons does Jokehnen have?
Jokehnen comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Jokehnen?
Key cast members in Jokehnen include Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ursela Monn, Günter Lüdke.
Who created or directed Jokehnen?
Jokehnen was developed and directed by Michael Lähn.