Generation War
“What happens when the country you love betray everything you believe?”
Series Overview
Career-soldier Wilhelm, his pacifist younger brother Friedhelm, and their friends Charlotte, Viktor and Greta say farewell in the summer of 1941 in Berlin, with the promise to meet again after the war.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Sun, Mar 17, 2013
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “A Different Country”
The German army begins to retreat from the Eastern Front, and all five friends must decide who to side with in order to survive and fulfill their pledge to reunite in Berlin.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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GENERATION WAR - Trailer HD (English, 2013) // UFA FICTIONOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-05
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philipp Kadelbach
Fabian Römer
David Slama
Bernd Schlegel, Tobias Haas, Carsten Eder
Benjamin Benedict, Nico Hofmann, Katrin Goetter, Sebastian Werninger, Jürgen Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
David Slama
Director of Photography
Denis Behnke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Benjamin Benedict
Producer
Nico Hofmann
Producer
Bernd Schlegel
Editor
Tobias Haas
Editor
Carsten Eder
Editor
Jürgen Schuster
Producer
Thomas Stammer
Production Design
Fabian Römer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Generation War
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What is Generation War about?
Career-soldier Wilhelm, his pacifist younger brother Friedhelm, and their friends Charlotte, Viktor and Greta say farewell in the summer of 1941 in Berlin, with the promise to meet again after the war.
How many seasons does Generation War have?
Generation War comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Generation War?
Key cast members in Generation War include Volker Bruch, Tom Schilling, Katharina Schüttler, Ludwig Trepte, Miriam Stein.
Who created or directed Generation War?
Generation War was developed and directed by Philipp Kadelbach.