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Schuss in der Nacht - Die Ermordung Walter Lübckes
On June 1st, 2019, around 11:30pm, the shoot which represents a turning point in the federal republic falls. In the hessian small town Wolfhagen-Istha, the district president of Kassel, Walter Lübcke, is murdered during this night, while, just a few meters away, the annual carnival is putting the locals into a festive mood. It is DNA-evidence on the clothes of Walter Lübcke which leads the investigators on June 15th, 2019, to his presumptive murderer: Stephan Ernst. The previously convicted right-wing extremist Ernst gets arrested by a SEK unit in Kassel. A first background check reveals: Stephan Ernst was known to the security authorities, but they did not have him on their radar for six years. Now he is back. And a person is dead. The docu-drama “Schuss in der Nacht” („Shoot in the dark“) tells emotionally, and simultaneously factually, how the deadly attack on Lübcke came to be. It tells about the first far-right motivated murder of a politician since the era of national socialism.
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the shocking assassination of German politician Walter Lübcke in 2019. It reconstructs the events leading up to the murder, exploring the political climate and the extremist ideologies that may have motivated the crime. The film examines the investigation and the subsequent trial, highlighting the societal implications of political violence.
Critical Reception
The documentary received a generally positive reception for its in-depth examination of a highly sensitive and politically charged event. Critics praised its thorough research and its contribution to understanding the rise of right-wing extremism in Germany. Audience reactions focused on the film's sobering portrayal of the case and its relevance to contemporary political discourse.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its meticulous investigation into a disturbing political murder.
Applauded for shedding light on the growing threat of right-wing extremism.
Considered a significant, albeit somber, contribution to German political cinema.
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Fun Fact
The assassination of Walter Lübcke was one of the first far-right extremist motivated murders in post-war Germany that led to a high-profile trial.
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