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Y-KOLLEKTIV: BACHELOR PARTIES GONE WILD – ESCALATION WITHOUT LIMITS<\/h1>\n

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While the number of marriages in Germany is declining, the business of bachelor and bachelorette parties is booming \u2013 and becoming increasingly extreme. Beyond party buses, street vendors, and absurd escapades, a multi-million-euro industry has emerged \u2013 with a dark side that often pushes the boundaries of what\u2019s morally acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In this Y-Kollektiv documentary, reporter Frederik Fleig sets out on a journey into the extremes of a social ritual that oscillates between fun culture and moral free fall. What was once a cheerful night out with friends has evolved into a lucrative business \u2013 offering experiences that are sometimes highly questionable.<\/p>\n

Frederik, who personally finds little appeal in bachelor party culture, offers a critical yet open-minded look at the scenes, people, and business models behind the spectacle. A documentary about the questionable desire to \u201cgo wild one last time\u201d \u2013 and what money can buy today when that desire is taken to the extreme.<\/p>\n

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
\nGunnar Dedio<\/p>\n

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

Commissioned by
\n<\/strong>MDR<\/p>\n

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

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

Written & directed by<\/strong>
\nFrederik Fleig<\/p>\n

Commissioning Editors<\/strong>
\nAnja Weber (Lead, MDR)
\nChristine F\u00e4rber (MDR)<\/p>\n

Production Manager<\/strong>
\nAnne Tiede
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