The Inheritors (1983), directed by Walter Bannert, presents a stark portrayal of youth and disillusionment in 1980s West Germany. Amidst a rising tide of Neo-Nazism, two high-school youths from disparate backgrounds are drawn into the movement, each seeking to belong in a fractured society. Thomas, the son of a self-made industrialist, navigates class tension and familial expectation as he and his peers grapple with their identities and the allure of radical ideologies. This powerful film captures the volatile interplay of personal struggles and political radicalization, offering a gripping insight into the challenges of adolescence against a backdrop of societal upheaval​.