Fatal News
West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.
Cast: Alexander Fehling, Fabian Hinrichs, Matthias Matschke
Miniseries
2 episodes
1. Episode 1After surviving a serious plane crash, West German politician Uwe Barschel (1944-1987), a member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, must resign because of a political scandal. Later, in Geneva, he is found dead inside the bathtub of his hotel room.12CC1 h 30 minFeb 6, 2016
2. Episode 2Germany, 1993. Six years have passed since the mysterious death of Uwe Barschel, and nothing has really been resolved. As David delves deeper into the hidden life of the politician, he becomes more obsessed and paranoid, feeling haunted by real and unreal dark forces.12CC1 h 30 minFeb 6, 2016
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Fatal News
West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kilian Riedhof
- Studio
- Zeitsprung Pictures, ARD Degeto
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Arabic, English, French, German
