A city at war, seen through civilians and Allied soldiers.

This series examines Berlin's decisive year of 1945 through a cinematic lens, revealing the city's fate from the perspectives of German residents and Allied soldiers. As these viewpoints intersect, the story offers a richer understanding of a turning point in history, making it a rewarding reason to sign up and keep watching.

Episode guide

2 episodes

1Endkampf

Berlin lebt in der Illusion, den Krieg überstehen zu können. Bombenangriffe, Tote und Brände bestimmen den Alltag, während die Front näher rückt. Der Tod trifft Frauen und Männer, Alte und Junge, Deutsche ebenso wie Zwangsarbeiter, die auf Befreiung hoffen.

1h 29m

2Neue Machthaber

Am 30. April weht die Rote Fahne über dem Reichstag, Adolf Hitler nimmt sich das Leben. Zwei Tage später kapituliert Berlin. Niederlage und Befreiung zugleich. In Potsdam wird über die Zukunft der Stadt entschieden, doch das Bündnis der Alliierten zerbricht und der Kalte Krieg beginnt.

1h 30m

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