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Y-Kollektiv: DANGEROUS KNIFE HYPE<\/h1>\n

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“I carry a folding knife for my own protection.” \u2013 “That\u2019s just normal nowadays.” At the skatepark in Halle-Neustadt, young people speak openly about a troubling trend: more and more teens are carrying knives \u2013 for intimidation, self-defense, or simply as a status symbol. The new Y-Kollektiv documentary \u201cDangerous Knife Hype\u201d investigates this growing phenomenon. Reporter Laura Kipfelsberger travels to Halle (Saale), where she meets teenagers, boxing coaches, bouncers, and people who have personally been affected by knife violence.<\/p>\n

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Her journey begins in Saxony-Anhalt. At a boxing club in Halle-Neustadt, Laura meets Ronny \u2013 once prone to violence himself, now a coach and mentor to young people. His stark observation: \u201cThey\u2019re ready to stab \u2013 it\u2019s crazy.\u201d The film reveals just how easily even banned knives can be purchased \u2013 online, without any age checks. TikTok algorithms amplify the trend, portraying knives as cool accessories. Even seemingly harmless meetups at local kiosks can spiral out of control. One teenager shows Laura a scar: \u201cThat was from a knife.\u201d<\/p>\n

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How does this shape youth culture \u2013 when carrying a knife becomes the new normal? And what\u2019s the police response to this shift? In Bremen, Laura joins officers during a weapons check in a restricted zone \u2013 with unexpected results.<\/p>\n

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Y-Kollektiv is ARD\u2019s youth-focused documentary format, known for its transparent, self-critical approach and in-depth reporting. The journalists dive into people\u2019s lives with fresh perspectives \u2013 emphasizing thorough research, immersive observation, and encounters on equal terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n<\/strong>Roxana Hennig<\/a>
\nGunnar Dedio<\/p>\n

A production by<\/strong>
\nLOOKS Media GmbH<\/p>\n

Commissioned by
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For
\n<\/strong>ARD<\/p>\n

Creative Producer
\n<\/strong>Paula Willert<\/p>\n

Written & directed by<\/strong>
\nLaura Kipfelsberger<\/p>\n

Commissioning Editors<\/strong>
\nAnja Weber (Leitung, MDR)
\nJochen Vinzelberg (MDR)<\/p>\n

Production Manager<\/strong>
\nAnne Tiede
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