Overview

This elaborate two-part series intertwines the life story of Udo Jürgens with his family history. The story begins with Jürgens' grandfather, Heinrich Bockelmann, who emigrated from Bremen to Russia at the end of the 19th century. Spanning three generations, the narrative arc stretches from the end of the Tsarist era through the Russian Revolution and the two World Wars to the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Cast

Udo Jürgens, Christian Berkel, David Rott, Ulrich Noethen, Valerie Niehaus, Melika Foroutan

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What is "The Man with the Bassoon" about?

This elaborate two-part series intertwines the life story of Udo Jürgens with his family history. The story begins with Jürgens' grandfather, Heinrich Bockelmann, who emigrated from Bremen to Russia at the end of the 19th century. Spanning three generations, the narrative arc stretches from the end of the Tsarist era through the Russian Revolution and the two World Wars to the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

When was "The Man with the Bassoon" released?

The Man with the Bassoon was released in 2011.

Who stars in "The Man with the Bassoon"?

The cast includes Udo Jürgens, Christian Berkel, David Rott, Ulrich Noethen.

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