Berlin Alexanderplatz

Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

In late-1920s Berlin, Franz Biberkopf is released from prison and vows to go straight; however he soon finds himself embroiled in the city's criminal underworld.

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My Dream of the Dream of Franz Biberkopf by Alfred Döblin, An Epilogue
Season 1Episode 14120 min

My Dream of the Dream of Franz Biberkopf by Alfred Döblin, An Epilogue

In a fantasy sequence, Franz walks along a street of the dead with two angels. He finds Mieze, but she disappears from his arms. Reinhold is in prison for the crimes committed by a man whose identity he has acquired. He is anguished that his cellmate and lover is being released. Franz is taken to an asylum. Much of the rest of the episode takes place in his imagination. Franz’s being run over by the car is re-enacted with different characters taking on the roles of victim and driver. In a striking sequence, Franz and Mieze are treated like animals being slaughtered in an abattoir. On a nativity set Franz is raised on a cross as the other characters watch. An atom bomb goes off in the background and the angels clear the dead. The surreal imagery ceases suddenly and Franz is at Reinhold’s trial testifying to his good character. Reinhold is given ten years for manslaughter. Eva tells Franz she has lost the baby. The film concludes with Franz as an assistant gatekeeper at a factory. He is alert to his job but not to what is going on in the world as war is on the horizon.
Dec 29, 1980

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E14My Dream of the Dream of Franz Biberkopf by Alfred Döblin, An EpilogueDec 29, 1980
S01E13The Outside and the Inside and the Secret of Fear of the SecretDec 29, 1980
S01E12The Serpent in the Soul of the SerpentDec 22, 1980
S01E11Knowledge is Power and the Early Bird Catches the WormDec 15, 1980
S01E10Loneliness Tears Cracks of Madness Even in WallsDec 8, 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Berlin Alexanderplatz premiere?

Berlin Alexanderplatz premiered on October 2, 1980.

What is Berlin Alexanderplatz based on?

Berlin Alexanderplatz is based on the novel of the same name by Alfred D\u00f6blin.

Who directed Berlin Alexanderplatz?

Berlin Alexanderplatz was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Who played the lead character Franz Biberkopf in Berlin Alexanderplatz?

G\u00fcnter Lamprecht played the lead character Franz Biberkopf in Berlin Alexanderplatz.

What is the setting of Berlin Alexanderplatz?

Berlin Alexanderplatz is set in Berlin, Germany during the Weimar Republic period of the 1920s.

What is the genre of Berlin Alexanderplatz?

Berlin Alexanderplatz is a drama TV show.

How many episodes are there in Berlin Alexanderplatz?

Berlin Alexanderplatz consists of 14 episodes.

What is the runtime of each episode of Berlin Alexanderplatz?

Each episode of Berlin Alexanderplatz has a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

Was Berlin Alexanderplatz critically acclaimed?

Yes, Berlin Alexanderplatz was critically acclaimed and won several awards.

Has Berlin Alexanderplatz been remade or adapted for other countries?

Yes, there have been other adaptations of Berlin Alexanderplatz in other countries, including an American television film in 1981.

Was Berlin Alexanderplatz a commercial success?

Yes, Berlin Alexanderplatz was a commercial success and widely viewed in Germany.

Does Berlin Alexanderplatz showcase the rise of the Nazi party in Germany?

No, Berlin Alexanderplatz is set before the rise of the Nazi party in Germany.

Is Berlin Alexanderplatz a miniseries or an ongoing show?

Berlin Alexanderplatz is a miniseries with a finite number of 14 episodes.

Cast

Barbara Sukowa

Barbara Sukowa

plays Mieze
Gottfried John

Gottfried John

plays Reinhold Hoffmann
Günter Lamprecht

Günter Lamprecht

plays Franz Biberkopf
Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

plays Eva
Elisabeth Trissenaar

Elisabeth Trissenaar

plays Lina
Karin Baal

Karin Baal

plays Minna
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Characters

Mieze

Mieze

played by Barbara Sukowa
Reinhold Hoffmann

Reinhold Hoffmann

played by Gottfried John
Franz Biberkopf

Franz Biberkopf

played by Günter Lamprecht
Eva

Eva

played by Hanna Schygulla
Lina

Lina

played by Elisabeth Trissenaar
Minna

Minna

played by Karin Baal
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