Aktiver Streik

The film documents the winter semester of 1968-1969, when students from the Department of Educational Sciences initiated a boycott of all courses. This action was a response to the newly introduced technocratic university reforms, reflecting a broader sentiment among students against authoritarian educational practices.

Prominent figures such as Jürgen Habermas and Daniel Cohn-Bendit appear in the film, contributing to the discussions that shaped the strike. The students sought to create a more democratic and participatory educational environment, leading to the occupation of the sociology seminar, which they renamed the "Spartakus Seminar."

As the students organized counter-seminars and working groups, the film captures the intense debates and solidarity among various student councils. The tensions culminated in a dramatic police intervention, showcasing the stakes involved in this clash between traditional authority and emerging progressive ideals.