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Fatal News (Der Fall Barschel)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Ariane Krampe
Top Cast
Alexander Fehling
David Burger
Fabian Hinrichs
Olaf Nissen
Matthias Matschke
Uwe Barschel
Antje Traue
Giselle Neumayer
Edgar Selge
Walter Brauneck
Luise Heyer
Simone Burger
Martin Brambach
Reiner Pfeiffer
Paula Kalenberg
Anja Pohle
Seasons
Season 1 (2016)
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.
2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2016-02-06After 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.
Runtime: 90 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2016-02-06Germany, 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.
Runtime: 90 min
