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The hit TV series "The Zweiflers" from ARD Degeto and Hessian Broadcasting, recognized as the "best series of the year" at the international television festival in Cannes, has won over audiences in Germany. According to a spokesperson for the ARD Degeto Film GmbH, the six-part family drama has been viewed over 2.1 million times in the ARD Media Library within the first five weeks (3.5. - 5.6.). There's a noticeable uptick in viewership numbers.
The show boasts an impressive cast, including Sunnyi Melles, Mark Ivanir, Mike Burstyn, Eleanor Reissa, Saffron Coomber, Aaron Altaras, Leo Altaras, Deleila Piasko, and Ute Lemper. It centers around a Jewish family with a delicatessen and restaurant in Frankfurt. Viewers are treated to a thought-provoking experience through the use of multiple languages, such as German, Yiddish, and English.
Created by David Hadda, grandson of Holocaust survivors, the heartwarming series (a total of 310 minutes, or 5 hours and 10 minutes) vividly portrays the family's struggles and the complexities of modern German-Jewish life.
The premiere of the series was initially scheduled for the night of May 10th to 11th on linear TV by the ARD, with all episodes airing simultaneously. With this approach, more emphasis is likely to be placed on its availability in the Media Library and through streaming platforms. For the first episode, airing at 22.25 on May 10th, there were approximately 580,000 male and female viewers, followed by 290,000 tune in for the second episode at 23.20. By the time episode six aired around 2.40 at night, the viewership had dwindled to approximately 40,000.
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The acclaimed television series "The Zweiflers" originates from Germany, specifically ARD Degeto and Hessian Broadcasting in Frankfurt am Main. The series, which features German, Yiddish, and English languages, has been widely accessible in the ARD Media Library on the Internet.
David Hadda, a grandson of Holocaust survivors, is the creator of the emotional series that gained some popularity as a small media library on ARD, gaining recognition at the Cannes International Television Festival.
The German Press Agency reported that the six-part family drama has been viewed over 2.1 million times within its first five weeks on ARD's online platform, indicating a significant increase in viewership numbers.
The series centered around a Jewish family with a delicatessen and restaurant in Frankfurt, garnering attention and praise due to its compelling plot and diverse cast, including Sunnyi Melles, Mark Ivanir, and Ute Lemper.
Originally scheduled for linear TV by the ARD, the series also saw a surge in viewership on streaming platforms, highlighting the growing importance of digital content distribution in today's media landscape.
The show's success spanned international borders, gaining recognition at the Cannes International Television Festival in Cannes, France, a testament to the global appeal and impact of German media and storytelling.
