"Heimat 3 - Chronik einer Zeitenwende" (2004) TV mini-series

Writers:

Edgar Reitz (writer) &
Thomas Brussig (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

8 November 2004 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

This is not only a sequel to the "Second Heimat", but also a chronicle of a very decisive decade for Germany (1989 to 200)...

Plot Keywords:

Museum | German Reunification | Child Suicide | Family Relationships | Kitsch

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Henry Arnold	...	Hermann Simon (6 episodes, 2004)
Salome Kammer	...	Clarissa Lichtblau (6 episodes, 2004)
Peter Schneider	...	Tillmann Becker (6 episodes, 2004)
Uwe Steimle	...	Gunnar Brehme (6 episodes, 2004)
Tom Quaas	...	Udo (6 episodes, 2004)
Antje Brauner	...	Jana (6 episodes, 2004)
Larissa Iwlewa	...	Galina (6 episodes, 2004)
Michael Kausch	...	Ernst Simon (6 episodes, 2004)
Mathias Kniesbeck	...	Anton Simon (6 episodes, 2004)
Christian Leonard	...	Hartmut Simon (6 episodes, 2004)
Nicola Schössler	...	Lulu Simon (6 episodes, 2004)
Constanze Wetzel	...	Mara (6 episodes, 2004)
Caspar Arnhold	...	Roland (2 episodes, 2004)

Runtime:

689 min (6 parts) (theatrical version) | Germany:525 min (6 parts) (TV version)

Country:

Germany | UK

Language:

German

Color:

Color | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Germany:6 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Company:

Edgar Reitz Film (ERF)

Movie Connections:

Follows "Die zweite Heimat - Chronik einer Jugend" (1992)

Outstanding

Although the last episode in particular is absolutely sublime, this was a slight disappointment after the incredible Heimat 1 and Heimat 2. I felt it was more difficult to connect to the characters here. They're not as interesting, but this could be exclusively because Heimat 3 describes a period of time that's closer to us. There also seems to be less focus on capturing the big picture: This feels more like a conventional drama than the others. Overall, however, if you get a chance to see it, there's no reason to hesitate. And the soundtrack by Nikos Mamangakis is, again, excellent.

Those who are unfamiliar with the Heimat series, should start out with number 1 or 2.