Brochure (272.84 KB) - ZDF Enterprises
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Documentaries Series 414 8 x 43’/52’ x 45'<br />
Facts for your success<br />
Historic treasures – lost, found, and<br />
sometimes lost again<br />
Fascinating adventures,<br />
never seen before<br />
Exclusive expert interviews, lavish<br />
re-enactment, and state-of-the-art CGI<br />
Facts for your success<br />
30 years of crime solving – and still going<br />
strong<br />
<strong>ZDF</strong>’s longest-running access prime-time<br />
cop series<br />
Solid franchise with over 400 episodes
O<br />
n 2 January 1978, <strong>ZDF</strong> began airing a police series<br />
that was solidly built, straightforward and realistic:<br />
“SOKO 5113,” about a special unit of the Munich police<br />
force. More than 30 years and 400 episodes later,<br />
the series is still going strong, regularly drawing about<br />
four million viewers to <strong>ZDF</strong>’s access prime-time slot, and<br />
thrilling viewers in other territories around the world.<br />
What is the secret of this series’ longevity and success?<br />
The secret lies partly in the constant evolution of the program<br />
concept to keep it in tune with the times. This includes the rejuvenation<br />
of series regulars, such as squad leader Horst Schickl,<br />
the longest-serving inspector on German TV, who was “on duty”<br />
from January 1978 to January 2008. His replacement Arthur<br />
Bauer (played by Gerd Silberbauer) is a former hostage negotiation<br />
specialist who was put on leave under dubious circumstances...<br />
His authoritative style and latent rivalry with team<br />
member Manne Brand ensure that the team spirit will be crackling<br />
with tension.<br />
Series Documentaries<br />
Format 414 4 x 43’ x 45'<br />
Production Producer N. <strong>ZDF</strong>, Sauer, <strong>ZDF</strong> D. <strong>Enterprises</strong> van den Berg, E.Gerstenberg<br />
A film Script by S. Gisela Andrae, Graichen, C. Lens, Peter H. Eckert, Prestel,<br />
P. Thomas Dommaschk, Hies, Andreas R. Hummel Orth<br />
and others<br />
Cast W. Klaus, G.Silberbauer, H. Schreier,<br />
M. Guillaume, B. Hein<br />
The format itself is regularly updated with modern narrative elements<br />
and film techniques, and with stories that reflect new<br />
impulses and attitudes. But in spite of all modernization, the<br />
series has never veered into excessive violence or brutality; it<br />
continues to present a realistic, often light-hearted and always<br />
gripping view of police work. “That’s what our job is really like!”<br />
commented one German policeman. And who could be more<br />
competent to judge this?<br />
Another important aspect of the series is its high-caliber cast,<br />
from its regulars to its guest stars. Especially the interpersonal<br />
relations among the team members keep viewers returning to<br />
characters they come to consider as friends. These now<br />
also include Arthur Bauer, who has proven himself<br />
a worthy successor of Horst Schickl.<br />
And even if he stirs things up at headquarters,<br />
his teammates’ commitment, loyalty<br />
and positive spirit continue to be the<br />
bane of Munich’s criminals – and the backbone<br />
of a series with a license for success!<br />
Address <strong>ZDF</strong> <strong>Enterprises</strong><br />
Sales, Distribution Merchandising & Investments and Coproductions<br />
Lise-Meitner-Strasse 9<br />
D-55129 Mainz<br />
Contact programinfo@zdf.de<br />
www.sales.zdf-enterprises.de<br />
Phone:+49 (0) 6131 - 991 281<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 6131 - 991 259<br />
<strong>ZDF</strong> <strong>Enterprises</strong> | 06.11<br />
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