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Die Kinder der Flucht - Season 1

"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.

Top Cast

  • Anna Brüggemann

    Anna Brüggemann

    Elvira Profé

  • Adrian Topol

    Adrian Topol

    Fortek Mackiewicz

  • Eva-Maria Hagen

    Eva-Maria Hagen

    Elvira Profé (alt)

  • Karl Kranzkowski

    Karl Kranzkowski

    Vater Profé

  • Marie Gruber

    Marie Gruber

    Mutter Profé

  • Amber Bongard

    Amber Bongard

    Waltraud 'Schumpelchen' Liedke

  • Dominique Horwitz

    Dominique Horwitz

    Vater Purpurowski

  • Jasmin Schwiers

    Jasmin Schwiers

    Danuta Purpurowska

  • Bettina Kupfer

    Bettina Kupfer

    Mutter Purpurowska

Overview

"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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