Tod eines Schülers

Tod eines Schülers
Created by Robert Stromberger
Country of origin Germany
No. of episodes 6
Production
Camera setup Rudolf Körösi
Ursula Körösi

Tod eines Schülers (A student's death) is a German television series directed by Claus Peter Witt, based on a script by Robert Stromberger.

The series is about the fictional suicide by train of student Claus Wagner. Each episode begins with Wagner's death, looking into the subject from different points of view.

Cast

Episodes

Episode title (translated) Original title Television premiere
1 The missing motive Das fehlende Motiv 18.01.1981
2 The parents Die Eltern 25.01.1981
3 The teachers Die Lehrer 01.02.1981
4 The fellow students Die Mitschüler 08.02.1981
5 The girlfriend Die Freundin 16.02.1981
6 Claus Wagner Claus Wagner 22.02.1981

Accolades

Goldene Kamera in 1981.

Consequences

Even though the series received positive reviews, and is still considered a milestone in German television history, it was denounced by parents' associations. A major allegation was the possibility of inducing copycat suicides.

See also


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