Ku’damm2016-2021

Director
Sven Bohse, Sabine Bernardi

Actors

Sonja Gerhardt (Monika Schoellack)
Claudia Michelsen (Caterina Schoellack)
Maria Ehrich (Helga Schoellack)
Emilia Schuele (Eva Schoellack)
Heino Ferch (Professor Fassbender)
Uwe Ochsenknecht (Fritz Assmann)

Rebel With a Cause!

Caterina Schoellack runs a dance school in Berlin during late 50’s and early 60’s. It is Caterina’s goal to give her three daughters the best possible opportunity, to ensure that they marry well and integrate into this hierarchically structured society, but until then keeping the young women on a tight leash. Two of her daughters seem to abide by their mother’s wish: Helga appears to have made a brilliant move with her marriage to the jurist Wolfgang von Boost. Nurse Eva does everything she can to get married to the Head Professor Fassbender. Only Monika, the middle daughter, rejects the given path and discovers rock ‘n’ roll for herself. The story of three sisters is exemplary for a time when a woman’s life was determined by her place next to her husband. At the same time, however, surrounded with the invisible social barriers that limited independent life choices for “weaker sex”, the women of this generation were searching for a new female identity, and were inspired by the burgeoning demand for equal rights. It is not without cost…

“Germany’s answer to ‘Mad Men’ is a ratings hit!” – The Hollywood Reporter

“This gorgeous gem is your next TV binge!” – The Sydney Morning Herald

“Wide variety of bright emotions, disclosure of global historical problems, inspiring music and perfect costumes — the perfect combination for a spectacular movie. And all of that can be found in ‘Ku’damm’” – Sempris Place