The German Lesson

The German Lesson

6.6

Oct 03 2019

2h 5m

Drama

In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality.

Ulrich Noethen

Ulrich Noethen

Jens Ole Jepsen

Tobias Moretti

Tobias Moretti

Max Ludwig Nansen

Levi Eisenblätter

Levi Eisenblätter

Siggi Jepsen

Tom Gronau

Tom Gronau

Siggi Jepsen (adult)

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