A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
August 19, 2024
Original Title:
Höcke. Und seine Hintermänner
Alternate Titles:
Die Story - Höcke. Und seine Hintermänner
Höcke - Und seine Hintermänner
Höcke und seine Hintermänner
WDR Story: Höcke. Und seine Hintermänner
Genres:
Documentary | TV Movie
Production Companies:
ARD
NDR
WDR
Production Countries:
Germany
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 45
Enthusiasm resounds at election campaign events with the right-wing extremist German AfD politician Björn Höcke. Some claim that he is his own biggest fan. Former colleagues believe that the chairman of the AfD Thuringia lives in the belief that something great is destined for him. On September 1, 2024, Björn Höcke won the state election in Thuringia for the first time, where he wants to become Prime Minister. Previously, Björn Höcke was twice fined for using a slogan from the Third Reich. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the AfD Thuringia regional association he leads as proven right-wing extremist. In a book, he made his radical restructuring plans for Germany public. But who is Björn Höcke actually? Where does his attitude, his view of Germany, his worldview come from? Which ideological masterminds are behind the figurehead Höcke? Is he being controlled or is he controlling the AfD? And: What can we expect from him in the future?
Colorist:
Willem Konrad
Commissioning Editor:
Jessica Briegmann
Volkmar Kabisch
Petra Nagel
Director:
Willem Konrad
Katja Riedel
Jana Heck
Hannes Vogel
Director of Photography:
Willem Konrad
Patrick Wulf
Drone Cinematographer:
Willem Konrad
Patrick Wulf
Editor:
Willem Konrad
Producer:
Holger Koopmann
Stefan Woestmeyer
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