"What a fragile generation" - New ARD Drama *Police* Explores Youth, Justice, and Protest Fallout
A new ARD drama, Police, will air on Wednesday, November 26, at 8:15 PM. The film follows 20-year-old Anton, a school dropout living in a garden shed with his girlfriend Rosa, as he faces serious charges from a protest he barely remembers.
Anton’s life takes an unexpected turn when his mother, Katja, takes him to defence attorney Sabine Langweg. The lawyer, who specialises in representing minors, believes the justice system is stacked against young people. Anton is accused of 'serious breach of public order' and 'resisting law enforcement'—offences tied to a protest two years earlier.
Police offers a raw yet quiet look at modern adolescence, justice, and generational conflict. The film’s realistic tone and timely themes may resonate with viewers when it premieres on ARD. It also marks another collaboration between Stieler and a director exploring complex social issues.
