Günter Rohrbach: The visionary of German television in the crossfire!

Günter Rohrbach: The visionary of German television in the crossfire!

Günter Rohrbach, a legend of German television, denounces the current ignorance of politicians towards the challenges of public broadcasting. The 96-year-old, who made a significant contribution to shaping German television as television drama director at WDR, is known for his passionate defense and sharp criticism of the media. In a recent interview, he expressed concern about the stagnating quality and lack of innovation on television.

“You can’t allow politicians to babble so ignorantly about the issue,” said Rohrbach. It commemorates the important films that were made under his aegis, including works by greats such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Wim Wenders. These productions not only revolutionized television, but also addressed important social issues. Rohrbach calls for a return to this tradition and a more intensive examination of current issues in order to ensure the relevance of public broadcasting.

The danger of fake news

Rohrbach urgently warns against the spread of fake news, which is encouraged by social media. He emphasizes that public broadcasting is essential as a reliable source of information in order to counteract the flood of information on the Internet. “We must protect the quality of the content and ensure that viewers receive informed information,” he says. At a time when trust in the media is dwindling, Rohrbach's appeal is even more urgent.