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Nonni und Manni

1988·Show
6Episodes in1Season

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

A real life story, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Nonni and Manni is a children's television series produced as a joint venture between Iceland and West Germany. It debuted on 26 December 1988 on West Germany's ZDF channel and lasted for six episodes with the last one being aired on 1 January 1989. The story was based on the eponymous book written by the popular Icelandic children's author Jón Sveinsson, nicknamed "Nonni", who had written several books inspired by his own experiences of growing up alongside his brother Ármann, nicknamed "Manni". The filming for the series took place in Iceland, West Germany and Norway.
Classic Children's SeriesIcelandic AdventureHistorical ChildhoodBrothers' BondWholesome EntertainmentFamily ViewingEuropean Co-ProductionComing-of-Age StoryPastoral Setting

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Is Nonni und Manni worth watching?

83
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Nonni und Manni have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Is Nonni und Manni based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Nonni und Manni air?

It ran from 1988 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Nonni und Manni in?

EnglishIcelandic

It was made in English, with some Icelandic.