Straßeninterviews in Berlin

“Hello. My name is Tristan Medersburg. I am with Berlin City News. Today we are doing some short street interviews. We want to hear small stories from people in Berlin. Could you tell us a little about yourself? And how are you feeling today?”

“Sure. My name is Johanna. I am forty-one years old. I live in Berlin with my husband and son. I used to live in The Hague too, but now I feel at home in Berlin. I work at a school. My days are often long, but I enjoy helping children learn. Today I am off. I am a little tired, but in a good way. My classes always have a lot of energy. That makes me happy. After the interview, I want to buy some bread, go home, and eat dinner with my family.”

“What do you enjoy most about your job at the school? And how do you unwind after a long day? Do you like quiet evenings with your family? Or do you prefer something active, like a short walk?”

“I like the children best. They ask a lot of questions. Every day is a little different. Sometimes I get tired, but I am never bored. In the evening, I enjoy simple things. I like eating with my family. I help my son with his homework. I also like sitting quietly for a few minutes with a cup of tea. Sometimes I watch a bit of TV.”

Thank you, Johanna. It is nice to hear about your day, and it is nice to hear that even small moments can make people happy.

The day goes on. Tristan lowers the microphone a little and smiles at the camera. Today he has spoken with people living very different lives. One person is starting a new job. One person has a full workday. One person is thinking about family and home. Each answer tells a different little story. Tristan is ready for the end of the show.

Now we have reached the end of our interviews. Today we heard different stories from people in Berlin. The streets are full of movement, but they are also full of people with feelings, plans, and worries. Some people are excited. Some are stressed. Some are tired but happy. We hope you liked these short interviews. Thank you very much for watching. I wish you a nice day.

The camera slowly moves away. The people keep walking through the city. Buses stop and start moving again. Coffee cups go from hand to hand. Voices fill the warm air in the afternoon. Tristan becomes smaller in the distance and waves goodbye to the camera.