Part 3/7:
The Euthanasia Program Unveiled
As the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that Veithausen and his staff are bound by orders from the Hadamar Euthanasia Centre, where the systematic killing of children considered "unfit" is routine. When Christoph, one of Ernst's peers, is taken away in a black bus—a vehicle synonymous with death—Ernst’s fears grow as he realizes the horrific fate that awaits him and his newfound friends.
The film starkly depicts the frequently overlooked reality of these institutions, as children who are ill or disabled are treated as expendable resources rather than human beings. The stark cash rewards that accompany listing names for euthanasia highlight this grotesque system.