The village Schabbach experiences Germany's triumphs and tragedies from 1989 to 2000.
- Created by
- Edgar Reitz


TV series
The village Schabbach experiences Germany's triumphs and tragedies from 1989 to 2000.
1 season · 6 episodes

S1 E1The Happiest People in the World (1989)
Dec 15, 2004106 min
On the evening of that historic day, November 9, 1989, Hermann Simon and Clarissa Lichtblau meet again after many years. In the lobby of a Berlin hotel, the former lovers fall into each other's arms. Hermann has become a renowned conductor
S1 E2The World Champions (1990)
Dec 17, 2004100 min
The housewarming party also coincides with the opening match of the World Cup. Shortly afterwards, Gunnar embarks on a dream career in Berlin as a “wall breaker” and wants to use his newfound wealth to win back his ex-wife Petra. Hermann an
S1 E3The Russians are Coming (1992 -1993)
Dec 20, 2004124 min
The American troops have abandoned Hahn military airport. Now Russian-speaking people in need of assistance are moving into their quarters. At the same time, Ernst returns unexpectedly from Russia. Hermann's daughter Lulu also appears unexp
S1 E4Everyone's Doing Well (1995)
Dec 22, 2004132 min
The happiness of togetherness cannot be forced. Clarissa knows that singing and the stage are still her destiny, and she accepts new engagements. Hermann is seized by blind jealousy. He wants to make sure that the rift he feels inside himse
S1 E5The Heirs (1997)
Dec 27, 2004103 min
Hermann and Clarissa have found their way back to each other, but the price for their new togetherness is high: Clarissa's cancer. Hermann visits her every day and cares for her devotedly. His daughter Lulu and his grandson Lukas now live w
S1 E6Farewell to Schabbach (1999 - 2000)
Dec 29, 2004105 min
Gunnar decides to visit his ex-wife Petra and his two daughters, who are now teenagers. He meets the family just as Petra and Reinhold are leaving to attend Hermann and Clarissa's concert. The next day, he has to begin a six-month prison se