Brecht
Series Overview
East Berlin, 1956. Bertolt Brecht, revolutionary of the theater and poet of the state, looks back: his exploits as a teenager during the World War I; his romantic adventures during the twenties; the escape of the Nazi regime; the return from exile. The life of a timeless classic, a class fighter, an indefatigable free spirit, a committed artist.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Fri, Mar 22, 2019
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “The Simple Thing That Is Hard to Do”
German playwright Bertolt Brecht's last years, from his return to Germany in 1948 to his death in 1956.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinrich Breloer
Hans-Peter Ströer
Gernot Roll
Claudia Wolscht
Corinna Eich, Jan S. Kaiser, Katharina Beyrich
Department Leadership Roster
Gernot Roll
Director of Photography
Claudia Wolscht
Editor
Hans-Peter Ströer
Original Music Composer
Katharina Beyrich
Producer
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 Brecht about?
East Berlin, 1956. Bertolt Brecht, revolutionary of the theater and poet of the state, looks back: his exploits as a teenager during the World War I; his romantic adventures during the twenties; the escape of the Nazi regime; the return from exile. The life of a timeless classic, a class fighter, an indefatigable free spirit, a committed artist.
How many seasons does Brecht have?
Brecht comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Brecht?
Key cast members in Brecht include Burghart Klaußner, Tom Schilling, Adele Neuhauser, Trine Dyrholm, Lou Strenger.
Who created or directed Brecht?
Brecht was developed and directed by Heinrich Breloer.