Terror Play by Ferdinand von Schirach (Farsi)

Description

Terror by Ferdinand von Schirach is a thought-provoking courtroom drama that challenges the audience to grapple with ethical dilemmas and the concept of justice. The play revolves around Lars Koch, a German Air Force pilot who shoots down a hijacked passenger plane to prevent it from crashing into a packed football stadium. Though he saves thousands of lives, he also kills the 164 passengers on board. Now, he stands trial for murder, and the audience—acting as the jury—must decide his fate. Through intense legal arguments and moral debates, the play raises fundamental questions about the value of human life, personal responsibility, and whether breaking the law can ever be justified for the greater good. With its gripping narrative and interactive verdict, Terror forces audiences to confront the complexities of law, ethics, and modern security threats.