Radio play Unterleuten: Conflicts in the village over wind farm revelations!

Radio play Unterleuten: Conflicts in the village over wind farm revelations!

What's new in the world of radio plays? It's clear: the radio play “Unterleuten”, based on Juli Zeh's bestseller, is causing a stir. The story takes place in a fictional village in Brandenburg, where a wind farm is to be built in the village. This not only creates enthusiasm, but also conflicts within the village community, which reveals suppressed enmities and financial interests. This exciting plot is brought to the stage by a top-class ensemble, including well-known names such as Axel Prahl, Jaecki Schwarz and Jördis Triebel. It was directed by the excellent Judith Lorentz, who was already honored with the German Radio Play Prize in 2019 MDR reported.

The listeners can rejoice! The radio play is available as a twelve-part podcast in the ARD audio library. It will also be broadcast on MDR KULTUR on January 12, 2025 and July 1, 2025 at 2:40 p.m. If you would like to find out more about the details and access, you can also find information on Amazon.

About the author Juli Zeh

Juli Zeh, born in Bonn in 1974, is known not only for her literary acumen, but also for her socio-political commitment. She studied law in Passau and Leipzig and received her doctorate from Saarland University. Her career also includes a diploma in “Literary Writing” at the German Literature Institute in Leipzig. In addition to her novels, she has published non-fiction books and journalistic works, including for Die Zeit. Among the many awards she has received are the Gerty Spies Literary Prize and the Samuel Bogumil Linde Prize. Zeh lives with her family in a village in Havelland, Brandenburg, which has a strong influence on her writing.

The author has often dealt with topics of law and politics in her works. Her debut novel “Eagle and Angel” from 2001 deals with international law and the Balkan War and clearly shows her critical view of society and politics, which is why she is considered more of a contemporary author than a crime writer. Her works are characterized by a sophisticated style that uses metaphors and unique characters. Her language is also complex and adapts to the respective topic, sometimes simple, sometimes detailed.

Complex books by Juli Zeh

Juli Zeh has produced a wide range of literature, ranging from debut novels to children's books. Here is a look at her works:

• Debütroman: “Adler und Engel” (2001)
• Kinderbücher: “Das Land der Menschen” (2008), “Jetzt bestimme ich, ich, ich!” (2015), und viele mehr.
• Sachbücher: “Angriff auf die Freiheit” (2009) und “Gebrauchsanweisung für Pferde” (2019)
• Essays: “Die Diktatur der Demokraten” (2012) und “Treideln. Frankfurter Poetikvorlesungen” (2013)

Supported by a vast literary heritage and a clear view of social issues, “Unterleuten” impressively depicts the intricacies and conflicts that accompany progress. Whether you are already a fan of Juli Zeh's work or are new to her fascinating literary landscape, you should definitely give the radio play adaptation a chance.