In October, Eurochannel launched the 5th edition of German Month, a special programming block showcasing movies, documentaries, and music specials from Germany, supported by German Films.
Programming Schedule and Lineup Highlights
- The Bottom Line: Eurochannel’s 5th edition of German Month features contemporary German cinema, television series, documentaries, and music specials with the support of German Films.
- Musical specials spotlight international artists based in Germany alongside heavy metal and pop acts.
Television Premieres and Dramatic Series
The programming block features the third and final season of the explosive cop drama KDD – Berlin Crime Squad. On the streets of Berlin, the war on crime never stops, and for the detectives of the Crime Squad Unit, the end nears as cases reach a dramatic conclusion with the premiere scheduled for October 26th at 8 PM ET / 9 PM PT, as reported by Eurochannel.
Feature films making their television debuts include Wallace Line, which premiered on October 3rd at 9 PM ET / 10 PM PT, following two single parents who meet online and move in together before their children fall in love. Marc Rensing’s film Parkour, premiering October 17th at 9 PM ET / 10 PM PT, compares the urban sport to the trials of modern teenagers. A Hero’s Welcome debuted on October 10th, focusing on a war veteran fighting post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, Run if you Can premieres on October 24th, and the comedy Evet, I Do, exploring four Turkish couples on the brink of marriage, airs on October 31st at 9 PM ET / 10 PM PT.
Documentary and Musical Specials
Rounding out the cultural showcase, the documentary Face to the Wall premiered on October 14th, offering intimate conversations with five citizens of former East Germany regarding the hardships of living under that regime. The music component features specials from Nigerian-born artist Nneka, Afro-German reggae artist Patrice, heavy metal band Rammstein, and pop-rock group Tokio Hotel, highlighting the cosmopolitan nature of modern German culture.
| Title | Category | Premiere Date | Time (ET/PT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Line | Film | October 3 | 9 PM / 10 PM |
| A Hero’s Welcome | Film | October 10 | 9 PM / 10 PM |
| Face to the Wall | Documentary | October 14 | 9 PM / PT |
| Rammstein | Music Special | October 16 | 8:30 PM / 9:30 PM |
| Parkour | Film | October 17 | 9 PM / 10 PM |
| Tokio Hotel | Music Special | October 23 | 8 PM / 8 PM |
| Run if you Can | Film | October 24 | 9 PM / 10 PM |
| KDD – Berlin Crime Squad (Season 3) | Series | October 26 | 8 PM / 9 PM |
| Evet, I Do | Film | October 31 | 9 PM / 10 PM |
