Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day

Eight Hours Don't Make a Day (German: Acht Stunden sind kein Tag) is a West German television drama miniseries written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Commissioned by Westdeutscher Rundfunk, it broadcast in five episodes between 1972 and 1973. In Cologne, West Germany, young toolmaker Jochen's world is explored, including those around him: the woman he loves, his eccentric family, and his fellow workers, with whom he bands together to improve conditions on the factory floor.

This production, originally released in 1972, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
• • Produced in Germany.
• • Original Language: German.