Deutsches Haus
German family's journey amidst societal shifts
About Deutsches Haus
Released: 2023
Platform: Hulu
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About Deutsches Haus
Deutsches Haus is a compelling TV series set in 1963 that embarks viewers on a journey with Eva Bruhns, a young Polish-to-German interpreter living in Frankfurt. Eva is on the brink of marrying a wealthy mail-order company heir. As she gets swept up in pre-wedding plans, a unexpected request interrupts her life; she is asked to interpret at court for the city's first Auschwitz trial of former SS officers. Despite the strong objections from her parents and fiancé, Eva, who has never heard of Auschwitz before, accepts the task. As she delves into the job, the grim reality of the National Socialist killing machine unfolds before her, and she slowly uncovers that her life is personally intertwined with Auschwitz. Directed by Isa Pahl and Randa Chahoud, the series explores the horrible truths of the past, family secrets, and a woman's determination to face them.
Making / Production
The TV series is directed by the talented duo, Isa Pahl and Randa Chahoud. It is produced by Sabine de Mardt who is well-regarded for bringing impactful stories to the screen. Each episode of Deutsches Haus is crafted with careful precision that captures the essence of Frankfurt in 1963 and creates an engaging story around Eva Bruhns' discovery of her personal links to Auschwitz and the National Socialist killing machine. All these aspects make the series a powerful reminder to never forget the horrors of our past.
Actors
- Actor 1: Plays the role of Eva Bruhns, a young Polish-to-German interpreter who stumbles upon her personal link to Auschwitz. She excels at portraying Eva's determination to confront uncomfortable truths.
- Actor 2: Takes on the role of the wealthy mail-order company heir who is Eva's fiancé. His nuanced performance succeeds in creating a complex character who struggles with Eva's decision.
- Actor 3: Plays Eva's mother and does an exceptional job depicting the struggles of an ordinary woman who runs a restaurant while also dealing with her daughter's troubling revelations.
- Actor 4: Plays Eva's father, who co-owns the restaurant Deutsches Haus and shows remarkable skill in conveying the character's internal conflict over Eva's job at the Auschwitz trial.
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Quotes
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Music, Soundtrack
- Song 1: Evokes the chaotic undertones of Frankfurt during the 1963 trial.
- Song 2: Elicit feelings of suspense and foreshadows the revelation of Eva's personal link to Auschwitz.
- Song 3: Captures the aftermath of Eva's discovery and carries viewers through her emotional journey.
About Deutsches Haus
Deutsches Haus is a gripping drama, unraveling the lives and secrets of a German family in compelling narratives.