Berlin Alexanderplatz 1980
“A FILM IN 13 PARTS & AN EPILOGUE”
What is Berlin Alexanderplatz?
"Berlin Alexanderplatz" is a television series set in 1920s Berlin. The series revolves around the life of a man who is released from prison and attempts to change his ways.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 12, 1980
- Last aired
- Dec 29, 1980
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- Das Erste
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
"Berlin Alexanderplatz" is a television series set in 1920s Berlin. The series revolves around the life of a man who is released from prison and attempts to change his ways. However, he becomes involved in the city's criminal underworld. The story takes place in late 1920s Berlin, where the protagonist struggles with his circumstances. The series explores the complexities of life in a city with a thriving underworld, where the lines between right and wrong are often blurred. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by the protagonist as he navigates this world. The setting of 1920s Berlin provides a rich backdrop for the series, highlighting the social and cultural nuances of the time. The series examines the consequences of the protagonist's choices and the impact of his actions on those around him.
Should you watch it?
“An ex‑prisoner’s quest for redemption collides with Berlin’s seedy underworld.”
- Rich 1920s Berlin atmosphere
- Focused character study
- Crime‑drama tension
- Long 13‑part structure demands time
Watch it if you enjoy moody period crime dramas about moral struggle.
Features adult themes and criminal violence, suited for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
- E1 The Punishment Begins Oct 12, 1980
- E2 How Is One to Live If One Doesn’t Want to Die? Oct 13, 1980
- E3 A Hammer Blow to the Head Can Injure the Soul Oct 20, 1980
- E4 A Handful of People in the Depths of Silence Oct 27, 1980
- E5 A Grim Reaper with Powers from Almighty God Nov 3, 1980
- E6 Love Has Its Price Nov 10, 1980
- E7 Remember—An Oath Can Be Amputated Nov 17, 1980
- E8 The Sun Warms the Skin, But Burns It Sometimes Too Nov 24, 1980
- E9 About the Eternities Between the Many and the Few Dec 1, 1980
- E10 Loneliness Tears Cracks of Madness Even in Walls Dec 8, 1980
- E11 Knowledge Is Power and the Early Bird Catches the Worm Dec 15, 1980
- E12 The Serpent in the Soul of the Serpent Dec 22, 1980
- E13 The Outside and the Inside and the Secret of Fear of the Secret Dec 29, 1980
- E14 My Dream of the Dream of Franz Biberkopf by Alfred Döblin, An Epilogue Dec 29, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What time period does the series depict?
It is set in late 1920s Berlin.
Who is the protagonist?
Franz Biberkopf, a recently released prisoner.
What genre does the series belong to?
Drama and crime.
How many parts does the series have?
It is presented in 13 parts plus an epilogue.
What central dilemma does the story explore?
Franz vows to go straight but becomes entangled in the city’s criminal underworld.