Hunde können nicht weinen / Dogs don’t cry
A Hometown Entertainment Production. TV Series. Dramedy. A TV series from Frankfurt, Germany, bridging generations and bringing back the free spirit of the 80s.
Hunde können nicht weinen
is a captivating TV series that delves into the life of Ronald Antonius Prinz, a once-famous rockstar from the 80s. With his glory days behind him, Ronnie finds himself living a monotonous life until he’s confronted by two unexpected arrivals: Nae, a rebellious 18-year-old who claims to be his daughter, and Freddie, his eccentric former bandmate freshly released from a psychiatric hospital.
This quirky and heartwarming series follows Ronnie and his colorful entourage as they navigate their chaotic return to the limelight, filled with disastrous performances and emotional breakthroughs. Set against the backdrop of a generational clash between the analog rock era and the digital world, the series combines dark humor and social satire to explore themes of identity, midlife crises, and the true meaning of success. Amidst the nostalgia-laden music of the 80s and the evolving digital landscape, the characters‘ pursuit of personal happiness takes center stage, proving more valuable than fame or fortune.
About the project
“Hunde können nicht weinen” is developed by Vincent Master and Dr. Achim Lutz, who combine a broad scope of entertainment, financing and marketing expertise. “Ronnie” is set to be a real person, an artist from Frankfurt, with real Music Videos and a history. The series is set to be a hommage to the city of Frankfurt, combining its less known vibrant art scene with the well known financial aspects. More than anything else this series wants to inspire you to never fall asleep on your dreams and keep trying until you succeed.
Why the project is relevant.
Why do we think it should be realised.
Hunde können nicht weinen stands out as a fresh and compelling narrative that combines humor, depth, and relatability. Its unique exploration of the generational clash between young and old, the 80s rock era and today’s digital age, successful and unsuccessful artists, offers rich themes of identity, midlife crises, and the quest for happiness. Its universal themes and character-driven storytelling ensure that it will resonate with both older and younger viewers, making it an engaging and thought-provoking experience.
The scope of the project.
This is a mini series with at least two seasons and 8 episodes per season, each episode 45 minutes long. The language is German and the series is produced for the German market, with possible adaptations in different countries.
Filming takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Distribution is planned with Arte or other national TV channels, as well as streaming services.
Project offerings for investors:
The project is offering Executive Producer credits, Guest Role options and a Royalties programme for investors.
Investors will be taken on set and can participate in the professional shooting of the series. They will be invited to special occasions, such as the “Ronnie pop up store” in Frankfurt, Berlinale and similar trade fairs.
Investors will recoup their investments once the series is sold to a network or streaming service.
Projections, numbers, investment needed:
The project is currently in pre-production for the pilot episode to be shot in August 2025 and the whole series to be produced in 2026.
60.000 Euro Investment needed in total for Phase 1 (Creation of pilot)
800.000 Euro Investment needed in total for Phase 2 (Creation of full season 1)
Available ROI’s:
Shared revenues out of royalties: from 5.000 Euro
Guest Role: from 10.000 Euro
Executive Producer credits: from 20.000 Euro
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