35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall: East Berlin brings new animation series to life

35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall: East Berlin brings new animation series to life

The wall has fallen and the memories of shared Germany continue to live in many forms. One of the most exciting innovations is the animation series "In the Labyrinth of Lies", which tells the fortunes of everyday life in East Berlin in the 1980s on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Wall. This series, which celebrates its premiere on Kika on September 8, 2024, combines elements of a detective and espionage adventure with an exciting, mysterious narrative style.

stories about German division are always important, especially for the younger generation that this chapter of history has not experienced itself. The animation series takes the audience on a journey into the past and lets it experience everyday life in one of the most exciting and most oppressive political systems of the past century. The plot revolves around the protagonists Paul and his girlfriend Milli, who come out a well -kept secret in the famous Pergamon Museum. This is where the mysterious elements come into play: can the two young detectives solve the riddle despite the pressure and investigation of state security?

a look into the past

"In the Labyrinth of Lies" is not only an exciting story for children, but also a valuable educational resource that imparts knowledge of society and the political system of the GDR. The audience can look forward to a total of nine episodes that bring the everyday life of people in East Berlin alive in 1985. The series is designed to convey the viewers a feeling for the challenges, the fears, but also the hopes of people in the time.

The story is based on the children's book of the same name by Ute Krause, and is produced on behalf of ZDF and with the support of Kika of Mideu Films and Besid Productions. Theresa Strozyk directs this unique project and brings the plot to life with a fresh, appealing animation style. The team behind the series, consisting of experienced editors of the ZDF, such as Jörg from the Stones and Ina Werner, as well as the Kika-responsible Sonja Sairally and Tina Debertin, has set itself a high goal: to make the historical context understandable and exciting.

The premiere of "In the Labyrinth of Lies" is broadcast on Sundays at 2:25 p.m. and is available online on Kika.de from September 5, 2024, including subtitles and an audio description. This enables a broad audience to follow Paul and Milli's adventures and to understand the exciting atmosphere of East Berlin in the 80s.

In a time when cultural memory becomes essential, this series could help keep the stories and experiences of a generation alive. Information about the series itself and pre-previews can be found on the official websites of Kika and ZDF. “In the labyrinth of lies” is not just an entertainment format, but also a way to promote understanding of a past era and to enable interactive education in a creative way.