Herr Lehmann
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Herr Lehmann (ISBN 3-8218-0705-9) is a novel by Sven Regener, published in 2001, adapted for the screen in 2003. It has been translated into English by John Brownjohn under the title Berlin Blues (ISBN 0-09-944923-4). The book has sold more than 1 million copies in German and Regener received the Deutscher Filmpreis in gold for the screenplay. The story tells of the life of Frank Lehmann in Berlin in 1989. Regener's prequel Neue Vahr Süd (published in 2004) tells of Frank Lehmann's life in the year 1980, especially his time in the Bundeswehr (German army).
[edit] Synopsis
Frank Lehmann will soon become 30 years old and for this reason all his friends tease him by calling him by his last name, Herr Lehmann. He works in a bar in Kreuzberg and drinks a lot of beer. Motifs in the story are his life in Kreuzberg; his parents' visit to Berlin; his love for Katrin, the beautiful cook; and his best friend Karl, who slowly goes insane.
[edit] Film
Leander Haußmann did an adaption for the screen with the former MTV-video jockey Christian Ulmen in the title role. At the 54th German Film Award in Berlin in 2004 the film was awarded 2 Golden Lolas for Detlev Buck (best supporting actor) and for Regener (best screenplay).
