DER ZERBROCHENE KRUG

In the organizer's words:

Judge Adam is in a pitiful state. Injured and missing his wig, he has to start his day in court. But that's not all: court councillor Walter is also attending today to scrutinize the local justice system. The very first case costs the judge his head and neck. Because the shambles he is presented with is of his own making. The night before, he harassed young Eve in her room. Surprised by her fiancé Ruprecht, Adam fled out of the window and broke a jug. Mother Marthe now brings this to court and accuses Ruprecht of the crime, who puts up a fierce fight. And Eve? She remains silent; blackmailed by Judge Adam, who holds court over himself and tries with ludicrous audacity to cover up the truth and make Ruprecht the culprit.