Documentary about Germany’s young voters

In early 2025, Nicole teamed up again with freelance journalist Antonia Schaefer to examine how Germany’s political parties try to win over young voters in the digital era. In the run-up to the 2025 snap general election, the film follows four politicians—Philipp Türmer (SPD), Emilia Fester (Greens), René Springer (AfD) and Anna Aeikens (CDU)—as they campaign both on the street and on social media, where authenticity and attention span are the new currencies of politics.

Interviews with political heavyweights and independent analysts reveal how seriously parties now take social-media strategy, while young voters share what kind of political messaging actually reaches them. Seeking to speak to young voters rather than just about them, the documentary also explores the AfD’s popularity among Germany’s youth and asks what makes right-wing narratives so engaging.

Produced with Spiegel TV, “Zwischen TikTok und Wahlurne” is Nicole’s feature documentary debut, which she directed alongside Schaefer. It aired on Febuary 12th, 2025 on ZDF.