On January 29th at 9:10 p.m. on ORF 2
Vienna (OTS) – Christoph Feurstein will present the following contributions in “Thema” on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 9:10 p.m. on ORF 2:
Josef Fritzl – relocation and prospect of freedom?
Murder by omission, rape, deprivation of liberty, severe coercion, slavery and incest – on these counts, Josef Fritzl was sentenced to life in prison in March 2009. Now the 88-year-old could soon be transferred to normal prison or even prepared for his release. A report states that he no longer poses any danger. Dementia should play a role in addition to his age. “When decisions like this are made, the victims are often forgotten,” says victim advocate Sonja Aziz. “I know how afraid many of my clients are that the perpetrators will be released.” Eva Kordesch and Pia Bichara report.
Gendering – Why emotions run high
“As soon as it comes to gender in our house, the fronts harden and things break down,” says 25-year-old elementary school teacher Maria Wilhelm from Vienna. Hardly any other topic seems to be as exciting for Austrians at the moment as gender. In surveys, 60 percent of those surveyed say that they are against the use of gender-appropriate language in administration. Can a gender ban win votes even though there are currently many other problems in Austria? Christoph Feurstein, Leon Hoffmann-Ostenhof and Oliver Rubenthaler asked around in the country and in the city for “Thema”.
Sensitive prostheses
“I finally have an arm that I can use again, compared to before, when it was dead!” Riccardo Cardani is enthusiastic. The Italian professional snowboarder had his paralyzed, dysfunctional, painful hand amputated in order to be able to practice his sport better. The plastic surgeon Alexander Gardetto from Brixen has developed a special surgical technique: “During an amputation, we don’t just cut away the hand, but reroute the nerves so that the patient can feel his artificial hand.” The South Tyrolean doctor works with Viennese medical technology -Company that develops bionic prostheses into sentient body parts. A “topic” report by Sylvia Unterdorfer.
The ups, downs and whoops of Mr. Lugner
“My doctor said I should always be funny and happy. “Forget everything that is negative,” says 91-year-old builder Richard “Mörtel” Lugner. For this year’s opera ball, he presented Priscilla Presley, Elvis’ former wife, as his guest. Richard Lugner has been inviting stars and starlets for more than 30 years. From actress Sophia Loren to singer Grace Jones to billionaire daughter Paris Hilton. They are all well paid, create a storm of media flashlights through autograph sessions and appearances and bring Lugner millions in advertising. For “Thema”, Susanne Kainberger meets probably the most famous architect in the country, who has always been attacked and ridiculed, but is still an integral part of the Vienna Opera Ball.