Democracy Under Attack - An Intervention Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Democracy Under Attack - An Intervention?

A completely black background and, before it, a microphone; during this film a total of ten women and men will step up to this microphone. In December 2011, Berlin venue Haus der Kulturen der Welt held a symposium on the topic of the current state of our democracy. The speakers’ appraisal is shocking: the Euro crisis and so-called best alternative to ‘save the markets’ means that the poker game over our common currency has taken precedence over visionary politics and institutions and parliamentarians are reduced to playing extras in a hectic race against time. Professing themselves to being at the mercy of practical constraints, politicians are at the same time using this line of argument to legitimise the dismantling of justice, freedom and solidarity.

Romuald Karmakar's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Carolin Emcke (Self)'s journey. In December 2011, Berlin venue Haus der Kulturen der Welt held a symposium on the topic of the current state of our democracy.

How Does Carolin Emcke (Self)'s Story End?

• Carolin Emcke: Carolin Emcke's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Franziska Augstein (Self): Franziska Augstein's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Friedrich von Borries (Self): Friedrich von Borries's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Democracy Under Attack - An Intervention Mean?

The ending of Democracy Under Attack - An Intervention brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Carolin Emcke's story may not satisfy all audiences.