He wields his scepter, demonstrating his power. A pattern of destruction follows: The colorful and diverse world of the people thereafter becomes gray and uniform. For the ruler determines what happens, and when he thrusts his scepter into the ground, peace, freedom and equality give way. Attempts to stop him peacefully fail. He plays only by his own rules. He continues ruthlessly, until in the end everything breaks and he also initiates his own downfall. - A film about what happens when the scepter of power is in the hands of irresponsible rulers.
—Eva Ludwig