Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer

If you are a kid from the 70´s, this is a must-see in Germany. Real fans move marionette-like and move their head around while speaking... When I see it on TV, I remember the good old child-times.

Watch it if you have the chance!

One of the greatest TV programs ever produced in Germany. Every child from the 70s through the 2000s has watched this. I've probably watched the series dozens of times now.

The writing is funny, deep and incredibly quotable. The puppet work is impeccable and the whole production has a very unique feel (as do all the Augsburger Puppenkiste productions). Perfect to watch with some weed if you want to laugh harder than you have in a long time. All the raving reviews are 100% right.

"...I don't understand a word...

...but an old man like me doesn't have to understand every word anymore."

"... und er hat sie demjenigen zur Frau versprochen, der sie befreit." "Oha!" "Frau...?!?" "...befreit...?!?" "Machen wir!!"

As mentioned by other reviewers, this is an absolute classic in Germany. The Augsburger Puppenkiste is famous for its puppetry and many of its productions have influenced children of several generations and still do so today. Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer is probably the most famous production from the Puppenkiste.

The story revolves around a little boy who, in a small package, was mistakenly sent to the small island of Lummerland. Lummerland only has a hand full of inhabitants and all of them are very original and memorable characters. Together with the island's train driver Lukas, the little boy Jim leaves the island in order to find out who he is and where he came from.

Even as an adult it is still very enjoyable to watch and if you already saw it as a child, many memories will come back to you. Even if you are not German, try to find it online and enjoy this piece of German television history.