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Die Bertinis

1988Show1 season5 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

The story of the life and survival of a half-Jewish family in Germany from 1882 to 1945. The focus is on the family of the failed pianist and conductor Alf Bertini and his Jewish wife Lea Lehmberg. They live in poor conditions in Hamburg and fight to give their children a better life until Hitler seizes power.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Egon Monk
Written by
Egon Monk, Ralph Giordano
Produced by
Marie-Françoise Mascaro, Lutz Kleinselbeck, Siegfried W. Braun
Music by
Alexander Goehr

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Facts

October 31, 1988 · November 8, 1988 · Ended

First aired
October 31, 1988
Last aired
November 8, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Die Bertinis worth watching?"

Questions about Die Bertinis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Die Bertinis worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch Die Bertinis?

8 h

About 8 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1988.

Is Die Bertinis plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Die Bertinis in English?

German

No, it was made in German.