TV series
Nonni und Manni
Nonni and Manni is a children's television series produced as a joint venture between Iceland and West Germany. It debuted on 26 December 1988 on West Germany's ZDF channel and lasted for six episodes with the last one being aired on 1 January 1989. The story was based on the eponymous book written by the popular Icelandic children's author Jón Sveinsson, nicknamed "Nonni", who had written several books inspired by his own experiences of growing up alongside his brother Ármann, nicknamed "Manni". The filming for the series took place in Iceland, West Germany and Norway.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Nonni und Manni premiered December 26, 1988. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Nonni and Manni is a children's television series produced as a joint venture between Iceland and West Germany. It debuted on 26 December 1988 on West Germany's ZDF channel and lasted for six episodes with the last one being aired on 1 January 1989. The story was based on the eponymous book written by the popular Icelandic children's author Jón Sveinsson, nicknamed "Nonni", who had written several books inspired by his own experiences of growing up alongside his brother Ármann, nicknamed "Manni". The filming for the series took place in Iceland, West Germany and Norway.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 6
Episode #6
Episode credits
Directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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More about Nonni und Manni
Cast
Lisa HarrowSigrid Jonsdottir (Mutter)
Klaus Grünberg
Stuart Wilson
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Garðar Thór CortesNonni Svensson
Luc MerendaProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ZDFGermany