SRF practices self-criticism
Swiss Radio and Television SRF criticized itself at a media breakfast on Thursday. It was a pity that the documentary about the Zurich juvenile prosecutor focused too much on the individual case of "Carlos".
"I regret that we - SRF and the author - have stopped at this individual case in the discussion," said Marius Born, Head of Documentary Film and Reportage, at a media breakfast organized by SRF's Culture department on Thursday. At the same time, he announced a new documentary for October 2 entitled "Von Carlos und anderen jugendlichen Straftätern" (Of Carlos and other juvenile delinquents).
With this new report on the topic that caused such a stir a year ago, SRF wants to make the discussion more objective. "This time, it's more about the background and putting things into context," said Born. The aim is to show that there are many different stories in this area - and that it is dealt with somewhat differently in other countries.
The Head of Documentary Film explained why SRF had not dealt with the much-criticized topic again earlier: "When emotions run high, it is difficult to keep the discussion objective," said Born.
The "Carlos case" began exactly one year ago. On August 25, 2013, SRF's "Reporter" programme featured a portrait of Zurich juvenile prosecutor Hansueli Gürber. He presented his then 17-year-old protégé "Carlos" and his special setting. As a result, there was a storm of indignation everywhere. (SDA)
