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Die Kinder der Flucht
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Die Kinder der Flucht

2006-11-28 · 135 min / episode · Not rated

Documentary · Drama · War & Politics

"Die Kinder der Flucht" is a three-part German docudrama that portrays the harrowing experiences of children and young people during the final months of World War II and its aftermath in Eastern Europe. The series weaves together dramatized reenactments, archival footage, and poignant interviews with real-life survivors to tell three distinct yet interconnected stories of displacement, survival, and resilience.

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Creators
Hans-Christoph Blumenberg
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Countries
Germany
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Anna BrüggemannAnna BrüggemannElvira Profé
Adrian TopolAdrian TopolFortek Mackiewicz
Eva-Maria HagenEva-Maria HagenElvira Profé (alt)
Karl KranzkowskiKarl KranzkowskiVater Profé
Marie GruberMarie GruberMutter Profé
Amber BongardAmber BongardWaltraud 'Schumpelchen' Liedke
Dominique HorwitzDominique HorwitzVater Purpurowski
Jasmin SchwiersJasmin SchwiersDanuta Purpurowska
Bettina KupferBettina KupferMutter Purpurowska
Leslie MaltonLeslie MaltonDanuta Orlowska
Catherine FlemmingCatherine FlemmingMartha Liedke
Hans-Uwe BauerHans-Uwe BauerDer Fremde
Karoline HerfurthKaroline HerfurthUrsula Waage
Peter KremerPeter KremerGauleiter Hanke
Maja MaranowMaja MaranowMutter Ritter
Hans Peter HallwachsHans Peter HallwachsHans von Ahlfen
Volker LechtenbrinkVolker LechtenbrinkFeldwebel Stich
Winnie BöweWinnie Böwe

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