Kurt Hoffmann′s satire concerning Germany′s development during the first half of the 20th century tells the story of two schoolmates - Hans and Bruno. They could not be more different. While Hans is ambitious and must always work hard for his career, it seems that the happy go lucky Bruno is carefree.
Thomas Mann's witty and intimate story of a irresistible scoundrel.
First part of two of the saga of the troubled Buddenbrook family and their business in mid 19th century Germany.
