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Nonni und Manni
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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 okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Nonni und Manni?
6 h
About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1989.
Can I half-watch Nonni und Manni?
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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Nonni und Manni?
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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.