
Die Kinder der Flucht
"Die Kinder der Flucht" is a three-part German docudrama that portrays the harrowing experiences of children and young people during the final months of World War II and its aftermath in Eastern Europe. The series weaves together dramatized reenactments, archival footage, and poignant interviews with real-life survivors to tell three distinct yet interconnected stories of displacement, survival, and resilience.
Last Episode Date: 2006-12-12
Documentary
Drama
War & Politics
Casts

Anna Brüggemann
as Elvira Profé

Adrian Topol
as Fortek Mackiewicz

Eva-Maria Hagen
as Elvira Profé (alt)

Karl Kranzkowski
as Vater Profé

Marie Gruber
as Mutter Profé

Amber Bongard
as Waltraud 'Schumpelchen' Liedke

Dominique Horwitz
as Vater Purpurowski

Jasmin Schwiers
as Danuta Purpurowska

Bettina Kupfer
as Mutter Purpurowska

Leslie Malton
as Danuta Orlowska