Youth Series About the GDR Wins International Emmy - German Series on GDR Life Wins Prestigious International Emmy
A German series exploring life in the former East Germany has won a top international prize. Tracing Fritzis’ Footsteps: What Was Life Like in the GDR? took home an International Emmy in the ‘Kids: Factual & Entertainment’ category. The awards celebrate the best non-US television productions from around the world.
The winning series, produced by MDR, examines daily life in divided Germany before reunification. It uses six partly animated episodes to tell its story. The show faced strong competition from entries in Brazil, the UK, and South Africa.
The Emmy win highlights the global appeal of stories about Germany’s divided past. Tracing Fritzis’ Footsteps now joins a list of internationally recognised productions. Meanwhile, Herrhausen: Master of Money remains a notable contender, backed by a team of experienced German filmmakers.
