Alfred Gilgen

Alfred Gilgen

politician Switzerland

Alfred Gilgen was a Swiss educator and politician who gained attention during a controversial live television broadcast in 1980, which was abruptly halted due to escalating tensions between guests and audience members. As the Zurich education director at the time, his participation in the program on the play 'Antigone' was marked by intense protests, reflecting the broader societal conflicts of the era regarding authority and youth activism.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
14,376
Power
1,163$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
Totals 1 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
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