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Ihre Kinder - Pioneers of German Pop

With their unique mix of rock, folk and progressive elements, the band Ihre Kinder sang in German. The group created a new sound that was clearly different from the mainstream beat. Their lyrics dealt with current issues such as social injustice, environmental destruction and the desire for peace and cultural change. The documentary Ihre Kinder – Pioniere of German-language rock music honors the band's legacy and offers a comprehensive insight into their history, music and significance for German culture.

  • Jochen Hasmanis
    Director
  • Jochen Hasmanis
    Writer
  • Jochen Hasmanis
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ihre Kinder - Pioniere der deutschsprachigen Rockmusik
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Ihre Kinder - Pioniere der deutschsprachigen Rockmusik
    Stadt Nuernberg
    Germany
    April 6, 2025
    Premiere Franken
    Filmhaus Nuernberg
  • Stadt Nuernberg
    Germany
    August 3, 2025
    Bardentreffen
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jochen Hasmanis

Jochen Hasmanis
Award-Winning German Filmmaker

Jochen Hasmanis is a masterful storyteller whose lens captures the soul of his protagonists. An award-winning German filmmaker, Jochen Hasmanis created a distinctive space at the crossroads of cinema, history, and music. His documentaries—elegant, immersive, and emotionally resonant—specialize in tracing the rhythm of lives lived in full, from music pioneers to the intimate journeys of extraordinary individuals.

With a background steeped in both film and cultural entrepreneurship, Jochen Hasmanis brings a rare depth to his work. His acclaimed music history documentaries don’t just recount facts—they breathe life into forgotten melodies, rediscovering the human stories behind iconic sounds and long-lost archives. Equally compelling are his personal biographies, where every frame feels like a quiet revelation, woven with care, curiosity, and empathy.

Celebrated at international festivals and respected for his far reaching research and poetic visual style, Jochen Hasmanis continues to redefine what it means to document a life—one note, one voice, one story at a time.

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Director Statement

„Mit 'Ihre Kinder' begann eine neue Ära der deutschen Rockmusik. Endlich hatten wir Künstler, die in unserer eigenen Sprache über unsere eigenen Themen sangen.“, Volker Rebell.

„Die Arbeit an diesem Film war eine Herzensangelegenheit. 'Ihre Kinder' haben Musikgeschichte geschrieben, und es ist mir eine Ehre, ihre Geschichte zu erzählen.“, Jochen Hasmanis.