Tod eines Schülers

Tod eines Schülers (A student's death) is a German television series directed by Claus Peter Witt, based on a script by Robert Stromberger.

The series is about the fictional suicide by train of student Claus Wagner. Each episode begins with Wagner's death, looking into the subject from different points of view.

Cast

 * Till Topf: Claus Wagner (main character)
 * Günter Strack: Horst Wagner (Claus Wagner's father)
 * Eva Zlonitzky: Yvonne Wagner (Claus Wagner's mother)
 * Hans Helmut Dickow: Löschner (the investigating police inspector)
 * Ute Christensen: Inge Reitz (Claus Wagner's girl-friend)

Accolades
Goldene Kamera in 1981.

Consequences
Even though the series received positive reviews, and is still considered a milestone in German television history, it was denounced by parents' associations. A major allegation was the possibility of inducing copycat suicides.