Bonn
Bonn depicts the rise of the young West Germany, a country struggling to break free from the terrors and legacies of World War II and longing for a 'normal' life. Into this heady and volatile mix steps Toni, a young woman determined to seize every opportunity, overcome every obstacle and make her own way in what is still a very male-dominated society. But what at first appears to be only an entry-level office job at one of the country's two competing secret services soon sucks her ever deeper into a clandestine world of secrets and suspicion. Based on true events.
Overview
Bonn depicts the rise of the young West Germany, a country struggling to break free from the terrors and legacies of World War II and longing for a 'normal' life. Into this heady and volatile mix steps Toni, a young woman determined to seize every opportunity, overcome every obstacle and make her own way in what is still a very male-dominated society. But what at first appears to be only an entry-level office job at one of the country's two competing secret services soon sucks her ever deeper into a clandestine world of secrets and suspicion. Based on true events.
Caren Toennissen
Creator / EP
Philip Voges
Producer
Episodes
1. Episode 1
London, New Year's Eve 1953/54: The 20-year-old Toni comes into contact with Otto John, the President of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BFV). The former resistance fighter is impressed by Toni's reflected nature.
2. Episode 2
Toni's distrust of Gehlen grows when she overhears an explosive phone call about the "Scipio" secret, in which Chancellor Globke is involved. Her father is also involved. Gehlen entrusts Toni with an envelope that she is supposed to hand over to Globke personally. On the way, Toni is surprised by Wolfgang, who persuades her to have a coffee. Not without ulterior motives.
3. Episode 3
A meeting between John, Gehlen, Chancellery Minister Globke and Interior Minister Schröder takes place in the Ministry of the Interior. John is confronted with the counterfeiter Heimann about Wolfgang's "rough" interrogation methods. He prudently says nothing about the encrypted list from Heimann's apartment.
Cast & Crew
Mercedes Müller
Toni Schmidt
Max Riemelt
Wolfgang Berns
Sebastian Blomberg
Otto John
Martin Wuttke
Reinhard Gehlen
Juergen Maurer
Gerd Schmidt
Katharina M. Schubert
Else Schmidt
