Deutschland 83, 86 & 89
Discussion
TCEvo said:
Enjoyed D83 last night - premise etc nicely set-up; my inner geek was disappointed at the lack of Wartburg's though 
Plenty of Trabants at the start though, which pleased me. And a lovely looking Karmann Ghia near the end.Really enjoyed this, I've become so used to watching series on Netflix that I've become impatient and just want to watch it all now.
Try this too althpugh its not a spy/drama. Two of D83's actors also star: http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1883092/
Greg66 said:
Does Germany - esp pre-reunification - not have regional accents and idioms (I know there was a token idiom/expression translation lesson given, but there must be more to it than that)? How easy would it have been for an East German to blend in as a West German?
Although I was there was a 10-13 year old, we were aware of regional dialects and phrases, particularly as I was living in the North, but also visiting other brit-brats in Bavaria - the dialect was noticeably different, and more colloquial phrases were used. When we spent some time in the Ruhr area, the accent was different again.We did visit East Germany and East Berlin before the wall fell, one of the privileges the British Forces had over there. Crossing the border on "The Berliner" military train was like going from colour into black and white when we crossed the border. Whilst walking around East Berlin we were also cautious that the Stasi were watching us, although they were not being subtle about it. Not quite trenchcoat and newspaper with eye-holes, but not far off it!
Fascinating times.
Like any TV show, I'm sure there is a degree of artistic licence, and no doubt when I catch up with my Dad he'll have torn the detail to shreds.
Germany was only unified for the first time in 1871 and it has a fair collection of strong regional dialects as a result. Although these days, pretty much everyone can shift to accented standard German (Hochdeutsch - which is taught in school) to make themselves mutually understood.
I can sympathise with that. My Grandfather was from Norfolk and I couldn't understand a bloody word he said.
Apparently, English (or Old English at any rate) is more akin to the German dialect spoken in the Frisian islands of Northern Germany.
I can sympathise with that. My Grandfather was from Norfolk and I couldn't understand a bloody word he said.
Apparently, English (or Old English at any rate) is more akin to the German dialect spoken in the Frisian islands of Northern Germany.
Beati Dogu said:
Germany was only unified for the first time in 1871 and it has a fair collection of strong regional dialects as a result. Although these days, pretty much everyone can shift to accented standard German (Hochdeutsch - which is taught in school) to make themselves mutually understood.
I remember being in a youth hostel several years ago and someone from north Germany was having a conversation with an Austrian in German. After a while they started talking in English, so I asked if they were doing so for my benefit. Turns out it was easier than trying to understand each other in German.It's looking good, but you have to be a quick reader to keep up with it at times. It's well acted too, although it should have had a few more Paul Calf style mullets for extra East German realism. 
Rostfritt said:
I remember being in a youth hostel several years ago and someone from north Germany was having a conversation with an Austrian in German. After a while they started talking in English, so I asked if they were doing so for my benefit. Turns out it was easier than trying to understand each other in German.
A German friend of mine from the Rheinland said he couldn't understand the Austrians or Swiss Germans. He also said he found English was easier to speak than German when he was drunk. 
Patch1875 said:
Forgot this was on doesn't look like it's available on catch up or a repeat?
Yeah it is.http://www.channel4.com/programmes/deutschland-83/...
hornetrider said:
Cheers see it now wasn't there earlier last night.Patch1875 said:
hornetrider said:
Cheers see it now wasn't there earlier last night.Well worth watching.
toastybase said:
I like this so far, on episode 3 now. Soundtrack is great which is an additional bonus.
Certainly agree about the soundtrack, reminded me how good 80's music was. I'm not sure I can cope with the subtitles; yes I'm lazy but I watched it whilst eating - kept missing my plate!Also, I know they want realism but why the constant smoking? Personally I find it a disgusting habit and watching the characters constantly lighting up is unpleasant. RTL, are you sponsored by BAT or something?
Brave Fart said:
Certainly agree about the soundtrack, reminded me how good 80's music was. I'm not sure I can cope with the subtitles; yes I'm lazy but I watched it whilst eating - kept missing my plate!
Also, I know they want realism but why the constant smoking? Personally I find it a disgusting habit and watching the characters constantly lighting up is unpleasant. RTL, are you sponsored by BAT or something?
Ah yes, no eating whilst watching or you'll miss something. Eating, drinking and checking the phone is a no no. Same with The Bridge and all the other subtitled stuff I watch. Also, I know they want realism but why the constant smoking? Personally I find it a disgusting habit and watching the characters constantly lighting up is unpleasant. RTL, are you sponsored by BAT or something?
I'm going with the Chinese lady is American and the US Generals insistance that he knows the new first Lieutenant is a plant/test as the General spotted tampering with his briefcase. The 'hello, remember X and X etc' were to confirm western fears.
Abit like the boathouse at the Regiment?
Abit like the boathouse at the Regiment?
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