Overview

• Germany’s nominees are ARD miniseries “Herrhausen – The Banker and the Bomb” in TV Movie/Mini-Series and animated docuseries “Auf Fritzis Spuren” in Kids: Factual & Entertainment.
• “Herrhausen” stars Oliver Masucci as Deutsche Bank chief Alfred Herrhausen, whose 1989 assassination was claimed by the RAF.
• The miniseries enters the race with strong domestic acclaim, including two Deutsche Fernsehpreise, a Grimme-Preis, and a Series Mania writing award.
• “Auf Fritzis Spuren,” a six-part Balance Film production for MDR and WDR, uses avatars to introduce young audiences to everyday life in the late GDR.
• The 53rd International Emmys feature 16 categories drawing entries from 26 countries, with “Herrhausen” competing against titles from India, the UK, and Chile.