A German general who opposes the armistice negotiations. He orders a final attack before French reinforcements arrive and attempts to secure a last-minute battlefield victory for Germany at 10:45 AM on the day of the ceasefire.
A high-ranking official of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany. He joins Sergei Tiulpanov in welcoming Thomas and Erika Mann to Weimar with a formal procession.
Max is Paul's older brother and lives at home with him after Paul returns from going absent without leave. He is Lene's boyfriend, making him the central personal rival to Paul's advances. Max later joins the military officers in tracking Paul to the motel, although Paul manages to disappear.
Helmut is a troubled dog owner participating in Nodon’s wilderness retreat. He struggles to control his aggressive dog, making his difficulties one of the clearest examples of the owners’ inability to manage their own fears and behavior. His problems become part of the group’s shared process of confronting personal failure through their relationships with their animals.
Supporting character in the Black King Hamburg mystery arc.
Protagonist who commits arson to settle financial debts, resulting in the deaths of his wife and daughter. He serves a prison sentence and struggles with profound guilt and societal rejection upon release.
Alfons's father, initially skeptical of his son's unconventional dreams.
Marie's partner who is compelled to step back from his professional trajectory to care for their child, experiencing a personal and professional identity crisis.
Teacher Gertjan is connected to the school discussion about whether Phillip should remain in class. The adults debate whether Phillip needs their care and how they should respond, while Astrid arrives without his knowledge and asks the teacher not to worry about him if possible. He represents the institution judging Phillip’s situation.
A modern, technocratic police officer transferred from Bonn who prioritizes public relations and non-intrusive methods. He guides the fake TV crew through headquarters and confidently predicts the radicals will be caught, contrasting with Manowsky’s approach.
Francis, Duke of Anjou, also a son of Catherine de' Medici. Noted alongside his brother for his perceived weakness in the fight against Protestant forces.
Franz Anton Mesmer is the physician who treats the blind musician Maria Theresia Paradis. He attempts to restore her sight, but the treatment has the perverse consequence of weakening her musical talent, making him central to the film's main conflict.
Devid Striesow has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Der Job seines Lebens Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include All Quiet on the Western Front, Fatherland, Where's Wanda?. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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