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Absurdist Comedy Series Surprises at Seriencamp

Updated 2026-06-09 07:15 UTC 1 source Positive

The Flaws, a ZDF series with minimal dialogue and heavy slapstick humor, outperformed competitors at the Seriencamp festival. The show's unique approach to storytelling has garnered attention.

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How ‘The Flaws’, An Absurdist Comedy Series In Which Barely Anyone Speaks, Beat The Competition At Seriencamp: “We Thought Dialogue Was The Hardest Part, So Let’s Leave Out The Dialogue”

When Bastien Reiber and his Das Manko Collective started planning a TV show, they decided they would do away with the difficult part. The resulting ZDF series, The Flaws, is incredibly light on dialogue but heavy on slapstick, poignant humor and heart. Inspired by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Peter

2026-06-09 07:00 UTC