TV: Dead Protester in Chaotic Vienna: "Tatort" Reveals City in Crisis
Crisis in Vienna: 'Tatort' portrays the city under a state of emergency - Disturbing Scene of Torment Unfolds in Vienna, Triggering City-wide Alert
Vienna, once a city of tranquility, is now in turmoil. For weeks, the state-defying masses have enveloped the Austrian capital in protests and demonstrations, paralyzing its very core. In the latest "Tatort" episode, "We're Not to Be Caught!", we witness Vienna in a state of crisis.
Colonel Ernst Rauter (Hubert Kramer) eloquently puts it, "The government is scared shitless." Following the calamitous riots near the Chancellery, a protester meets a tragic end, mysteriously beaten to death. The videos circulating only fuel the suspicion — the system critic was allegedly murdered by police. This escalates the already tempestuous atmosphere.
Tune in this Sunday, June 1, at 8:15 PM on Das Erste, as "Tatort: We're Not to Be Caught!" takes center stage. While the search for the murderer(s) unfolds, the heart of the story lies in one of the most significant societal conflicts: the pervasive distrust against elites and the system, fueled by populists.
Major Bibi Fellner (Adele Neuhauser) and Lieutenant Colonel Moritz Eisner (Harald Krassnitzer) engage in heated debates, forcing them to form an uneasy alliance with the state protection to unravel the case, complete with engaging verbal sparring matches. Perhaps the most compelling aspect of this Vienna "Tatort" crime drama is the prominent role given to assistant Meret Schande (Christina Scherrer), who propels the investigation with her innovative ideas.
Just How Serious is the Situation?
Recently, the German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) deemed the "Kingdom of Germany" association unlawful. The group, known for its significant gathering of so-called Reich citizens and self-administrators, was believed to have thousands of members. In "Tatort", a similar organization, "Kapo"-"Combat-ready extra-parliamentary opposition", makes an appearance.
In the Realm of System Haters
To delve into the mindset of the system skeptics, the TV investigators journey into uncharted territory. Here, one finds the belief in the legendary pirate republic, Libertalia, and the cosmic battle between good and evil. "Tatort" immerses itself in this strange world without resorting to flashy effects or grandiose musical scores.
The narrative twists several times, and the culprit is finally unearthed thanks, once again, to the forensic medicine. The stellar cast includes Jessica Plattner (Julia Edtmeier) as an indignant and conspiratorial figure, Heiko Tauber (Gerald Votava) as a bar owner, and Günter Franzmeier as Professor Werner Kreidl, who blends expertise with oratorical prowess.
Meret Schande, the investigator with the final word, offers a haunting insight, "We don't come as friends, nor as neutrals, we come as enemies - like the wolf breaks into the sheepfold, so we come." These chilling words, fittingly attributed to Joseph Goebbels, a former Nazi propagandist, serve as a stark reminder of the costs of unchecked distrust and hostility towards the state.
The Commission, in light of the escalating distrust against elites and the system portrayed in the latest "Tatort" episode, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, as movies-and-tv entertainment often depict dangerous situations.
As the "Tatort" series immerses itself in the realm of system haters and delves into uncharted territories, one might find similarities between the ideologies of certain fictional organizations and real-world groups with questionable intents, such as the Kingdom of Germany association or the "Kapo"-"Combat-ready extra-parliamentary opposition".
