phil allen Terrific TV series, and a distinguished part of the canon of film about European youth during the War. Attend to the numerous views of 'youth being young', whether scoring love or approval--even in '30s Germany. The scene of 'high-school graduation' couples jumping hand-in-hand through a bonfire is a heart stopper,..as though it had happened 10,000 years ago.

joedogboy68 I remember seeing this mini-series on TV in my freshman year of high school.I remember it as a gripping story about a young man being seduced into the Hitler Youth, and the manipulation of the boys and girls destroying friendships and families, while at the same time convincing them that only Hitler and the Nazi party truly cared about them. It really made me understand how someone like Hitler could recruit young followers to his cause.I'd like to see it again, partly to see if it is as well made as I remember, and partly to include it in a series for students about propaganda and indoctrination.Other titles that would fit include: Europa Europa Swing Kids and Taps

camilo-padilla I was able to watch this movie long time ago, is an old movie of an ancient subject, that has been so many times touch from different points of view. The perspective shown on this movie portraits the life of young Germans, children's that lived in a difficult time for his country which was trying to rise as a power after a sad time of defeat, division, economy downfall, etc. Building up the German Reich required a new thinking where Honor, Glory, Fatherland love were a must in this sense these children's where recruited to join Hitler's youth which brought along a conflict where they had to choose sometimes between their commitment to the country and their commitment to their own families. It is an outstanding movie placed in an historical moment of one of the worlds biggest country, anyone who is interested in third Reich or world war II movies from the drama point of view is entitled to watch this movie. I would personally love to see it again but I have not been able to find it, so if anyone of you knows where it can be bought either in DVD or VHS I would much appreciate you to contact me. Enjoy it.

jgfox I saw this when it first aired (English version) and was mesmerized by its portrayal of the rise of the Nazi party. Party propaganda reached all phases of family life. It was persistent, methodical, and effective. Wonderfully directed and acted. I think it is a classic in its portrayal of family life and the slow corrosive effect of propaganda. After watching it, I had a better understanding of how a targeted society can be perverted . one by one, family by family.I believe I have a copy of it on tape . have to visit the basement, find it, and replay it.