Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ARTE
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.3/10
Brecht
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.
This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Czech Republic, Germany.
- • Original Language: German.
Starring Cast
Burghart Klaußner
Bertolt Brecht
Tom Schilling
Young Bertolt Brecht
Adele Neuhauser
Helene Weigel
Trine Dyrholm
Ruth Berlau
Lou Strenger
Young Helene Weigel
Bertolt Brecht
Himself (archive footage)
Petr Stach
Singer and hurdy gurdy
Helmut Zhuber
Latin teacher Dr. Gebhard
Seasons
Miniseries
2 Episodes • Aired 2019-03-22
East Berlin, 1956. Bertolt Brecht, revolutionary of the theater and poet of the state, looks back on his life.
